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A day into Donald Trump's North American trade war, the U.S. president remained adamant that tariffs would benefit America even as a key member of his team has floated that a compromise could materialize Wednesday.

Trump addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, for the first time since he returned to office in January, by making a case for his massive tariff agenda. 

"We have been ripped off for decades by nearly every country on Earth and we will not let that happen any longer," Trump told lawmakers in Washington.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

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Psalm 8:1–9

All of us need to be needed. We want to be wanted. God created us with a desire to know we can contribute something valuable and to have a significant impact in the lives of others. In years past, great men and women longed to leave their marks on the world, to create a legacy that would continue after they had passed away.

Update: The Grande Prairie Public School District is responding to a recent RCMP report on Tuesday, March 4th of an individual with a handgun at the Grande Prairie Composite High School. 

James Robinson, Deputy Superintendent for the Grande Prairie Public School Division, states that the individual was arrested in Muskoseepi Park, in an area between the Composite High School and Northwestern Polytechnic and was never on school property.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to escalate the trade war he launched with Canada even further Tuesday, just hours after imposing his first round of punishing import taxes on all Canadian goods.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Trump's imposition of a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian energy and 25 per cent tariffs on all other Canadian goods "dumb" and said Canada is fighting back.

Hockey Canada has announced that Dawson Creek, B.C., will host the 2025 Para Cup, Nov. 30-Dec. 6 at the Ovintiv Events Centre.

The Para Cup, the final international competition prior to the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, returns to the West Coast for the first time since the inaugural tournament in 2007, when Canada won the gold medal in Kelowna at what was then known as the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.

The Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival has announced its closure.

Known for bringing vibrant street performances and entertainment to the community, the festival has been a highlight for residents and visitors alike.

The decision to shut down marks the end of an era for this cherished event. The festival’s organizers expressed gratitude for the support over the years and hope the spirit of

street performance will continue to thrive in other forms within the community.

Due to warm temperatures, outdoor rinks in Grande Prairie are now closed, and hockey nets have been removed.

Residents are asked to avoid using these surfaces. However, the ice at the MCC Skating Oval remain open, with city crews working to maintain it.

If temperatures drop below freezing again, the rinks will reopen; otherwise, they will stay closed for the season.

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A church in Arizona has stepped outside the box, releasing a lighthearted spoof of The Office, this time, offering a comedic peek inside the church office.

Christ Greenfield Church released the first episode of The Church Office at the end of 2024 and it was well received by all. 

"This was randomly in my recommended videos and I’m so glad that it was!," said one fan. "As a Christian and a huge fan of The Office, this was a fun crossover!"

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on U.S. imports today coming from Canada and Mexico. 

The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to talk more about Canada's response, which will include tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods, at 10:30 a.m. in Ottawa. 

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