Christian band Cochren & Co. set for first national TV appearance

Christian band Cochren & Co. will make their national television debut next week. 

The Gotee Records Gold-selling act will appear on “FOX & Friends” as part of the morning show’s “Faith & Friends” Concert Series on March 23, 2025.

Cochen & Co.’s current radio single, “Money Can’t Buy,” is currently Top 15 on the radio charts.

Chris Pratt partners with prayer app to fulfill his promise to God

Chis Pratt says it's thanks to God that his oldest son Jack is alive today. 

Pratt's ex-wife Anna Faris gave birth to Jack prematurely in 2012, and he came into the world weighing just 3 pounds, 10 ounces. It was this experience that brought Pratt closer to God.

"I really made some deals with God, as you do when you're praying, and I felt like if you save my son, I will give you everything, said Pratt in an interview on Fox & Friends.

New poll suggests 40% of Canadians fear losing their jobs due to Trump's tariffs

A new poll suggests that 40 per cent of Canadians are worried about losing their jobs as many businesses scale back hiring plans in response to the trade war with the United States.

The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from March 7 to March 10, suggests that more than half of workers in Ontario were concerned about job security, the highest in the country, while just under one in four in Atlantic Canada said they were worried.

G7 foreign ministers start talks in Quebec, as Joly pushes back on U.S. coercion

A major foreign-policy summit is underway in Quebec today, with the Liberals welcoming foreign ministers from the U.S., Europe and Japan.

The Group of Seven ministerial meeting is taking place in the Charlevoix region, just as Canada seeks support against damaging American tariffs.

The leaders are set to discuss the functioning of the G7 today, as well as geopolitical challenges ranging from Haiti to Sudan.

Ukraine is expected to loom large over the meetings, with Kyiv saying it would be willing to accept a ceasefire if Russia agrees to certain conditions.

Looking to God

Psalm 13:3–4

As I read Psalm 13 and reflect on the section describing David on his face, overwhelmed with grief and hopelessness, I see two practical areas of application:

    1. It was the length of the test that began to weary David. "How long" occurs four times in two brief verses. Let us remember that God not only designs the depth of our trials but also their length. Sometime soon, read the words of the ancient prophet Habakkuk, chapter 1. He too asked, "How long?"

UPDATE: Spirit River RCMP find stolen vehicles, firearms and drugs in successful search warrant

Update: 

 Spirit RCMP advise that wanted person Kyle Dale Hudson (41) has been arrested on his warrants relating to the March 1, 2025 search warrant in Woking as well as his Grande Prairie Alta.  warrants. Hudson has been taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody.

 

 

On Feb. 27, 2025, Spirit River RCMP began an investigation into a property in the area of 45 Ave in Woking, where stolen property was suspected to be stored.

Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the tariff battle with the United States starts to weigh on the Canadian economy.

The policy rate stands at 2.75 per cent after the central bank’s seventh consecutive rate cut.

The move was widely expected by economists.

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks Wednesday that signs of stability in inflation and momentum in the Canadian economy driven by previous rate cuts are at risk amid the trade war with the U.S.

Charity Corner: Tiny Hands of Hope

Our charity of the month is Tiny Hands of Hope for the month of March.

Tiny Hands of Hope has been a beacon of support for mothers and families in Grande Prairie for over 10 years. Founded by Karen Gilkinson after her own experience with loss, the organization aims to create a community for those grieving infant and pregnancy loss.  

This week's McDonald's Coffee Break winner is...

Stahl Peterbilt Inc.!

They enjoyed hot coffee and treats from McDonald's! 

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