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This morning, emergency crews were on site of a single-vehicle accident on Range Road 63, just north of 132 Avenue.

Drivers were advised to expect delays.

The incident caused significant damage to a guard rail and affected both northbound and southbound traffic.

Crews will be on site tomorrow for a temporary guardrail replacement. Motorists will need to slow down in the area and follow any directions from workers.

Information provided by the County of Grande Prairie

Congratulations to Scott and Lynn Buck, of Gospel Light Church in Debolt, our latest Date Night on Daniel winners.

They won a $100 gift card to Mr. Mike's Steakhouse Casual and a Cineplex gift card courtesy of Daniel Cram of Sutton Realty.

Hannah nominated Scott, "I’ve learned so much about the bible with Scott's generous teaching. I believe he deserves an amazing date night! He has such a servant heart and puts his all in for our community!"

Effective Monday, March 24, 2025, at 10:00 am, the County of Grande Prairie will update its road bans.

All gravel roads will be at 75% axle weight 24 hours a day. All other roads are as posted.

For up-to-date Road bans please call the road ban hotline at (780) 513-3964 or visit the County website at www.countygp.ab.ca.

Ms. Stacey Rey, who is currently Acting Principal of Beaverlodge Elementary School (BES), has accepted the permanent position, starting this fall.

Ms. Rey says she has enjoyed her year as Acting Principal and is excited to continue in the role next year.

“I am thrilled for the opportunity to contribute to the continued success and growth of BES, and look forward to continuing to work with the staff, students, and community members.”

Award-winning Christian band Sanctus Real aims to inspire and bring hope to those in need with their latest single.

The new track "The Difference" came about after the band's guitarist Chirs Rohman, lead vocalist Dustin Lolli and songwriters Matt Armstrong and AJ Pruis, struck up a conversation about the transformational role of hope in a believer's life. 

Pat Boone released a new multi-artist song written to unite the world in a shared mission of hope and humanitarian aid.

The song "ONE" was released Friday in time for World Water Day, held annually on March 22 since 1993.

Husband and wife team, Tim Nicholson and Sandra McCracken are preparing to release a children's book next month.

The Maker of the Moutain follows the lead character, Little Brown Bear, on an adventure to find the mountain maker and discover what he is like. The hope is that the book will leave children feeling loved by God and comforted to know him better. 

Christian artist Rachael Lampa has released a new song honouring World Down Syndrome Day.  

On Oct. 28, 2022, Rachael gave birth to her second child, Leo, who was born with Down syndrome.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to boost training and jobs for workers in skilled trades.

In a news release this morning, Poilievre says his plan for "more boots, less suits" will expand training halls and provide direct grants and faster employment insurance for apprentices in licensed trades.

He says the goal is to deliver higher paycheques to workers and make Canada less reliant on the U.S.