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Effective Tuesday, March 18, at 10:00 am, all County of Grande Prairie gravel roads will be at 75% axle weight from the hours of 10:00am to 10:00 pm. All other roads are as posted.

For up-to-date road ban information, you can call the road ban hotline at (780) 513-3964 or visit the County website at www.countygp.ab.ca.

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Mark Carney has been officially sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, about an hour after Justin Trudeau formally resigned.

Carney told reporters on his way into the ceremony that his government is focused and ready to get to work.

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The former lead preacher of Trinity Bible Church of Dallas, who was removed from his position in 2024 due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman, is now speaking out.

Steve Lawson made a post on X, admitting to his wrongdoing. 

"It is with a shattered heart that I write this letter," said Lawson. "I have sinned grievously against the Lord, against my wife, my family, and against countless numbers of you by having a sinful relationship with a woman not my wife."

Canadian officials said a Thursday meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was constructive and lowered temperatures amid the ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last month — but they expected no immediate changes to punishing tariffs. 

"This was a constructive discussion," said Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne in Washington. "We have our disagreements, but as long as you have dialogue you are making progress."

Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet.

Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhelming 86 per cent of the votes from Liberal members.

He officially takes over from Justin Trudeau as prime minister in today's ceremony.

His first cabinet is expected to be smaller than Trudeau's 37-member team, and some ministers are set to lose their positions.

2 Peter 1:5-8

"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."

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Psalm 13:5–6

As David's song—preserved for us as Psalm 13—reaches its climax, David's posture has changed once again.

David on His Feet

But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to the LORD,
Because He has dealt bountifully with me. (vv. 5–6)

Wembley Elementary School will welcome Mrs. Theresa Simmonds as temporary principal for the 2025-2026 school year. In 2009, Mrs. Simmonds began teaching at Bonanza School, where she has been principal for the last eight years.

The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the speaker and panelist lineup for the upcoming State of the City: Grander Conversations event, featuring community and industry leaders.

The Inclusive & Caring Community Panel brings together professionals from essential service sectors to discuss community well-being, collaboration, advocacy and opportunities for growth. Panelists include:

Applications for the next Community Group Funding cycle beginning in 2026 are now open until April 30, 2025. Community Group Funding is a stream of City funding available for programs and services run by community groups that benefit the community and residents.

Community Group Funding was updated for the next funding cycle, with key changes including increased parameters for capital requests and the introduction of three funding streams:

·Small grants: up to $10,000 per year to support local programs that enhance quality of life.