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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from coming to Canada for the G7 summit this June.

At an event in Montreal Thursday, Trudeau said he sees the idea of banning Trump as an "irresponsible" approach to governance and relationships with other nations.

"It's easy for politicians these days to toss out easy and shocking things to say. We see a lot of it around the world these days. I'm not one of those Canadian politicians," Trudeau said when asked about Singh's comments.

2 Timothy 1:7

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

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Psalm 5:1–12

Songs are usually born out of surrounding circumstances that so affect the thinking of the composer, he cannot help but burst forth with a melody and an accompanying set of lyrics describing his plight. This is certainly the case with the blues and jazz of yesteryear as well as the old spirituals of days gone by and the romantic love songs of any era. The same has often been true of gospel songs and sacred hymns; their historical settings explain their message.

Alberta’s finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of oil and gas prices, are once again plunging deep into deficit, with no immediate relief in sight.

Finance Minister Nate Horner introduced a budget Thursday that projects a $5.2-billion deficit this fiscal year on total spending of $79 billion.

That represents an $11-billion swing from the current budget, which wraps up at the end of March and is on track to register a surplus close to $6 billion.

The Alberta government tabled its budget on Thursday. Here are some of the highlights:

Due to warmer temperatures and icy conditions, the County of Grande Prairie has made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Frostival event, scheduled for March 2nd, at Hommy Park Campground.

Safety is top priority, and unfortunately, the current conditions are not suitable for outdoor activities.

Information provided by the County of Grande Prairie

Relatives of two murdered Indigenous women expressed shock, hope and anger Thursday, after receiving news that potential human remains have been found at a landfill where their loved ones were believed to have been taken.

"I think the shock of everything has finally hit me," Melissa Robinson, a cousin of Morgan Harris, said at a press conference sitting beside other relatives

"To every one of you that said no (to a search), to every one of you that didn't believe in us, do better," said Harris's daughter Elle Harris.

Update: 

On the morning of Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the City of Fort St. John experienced a cyber incident. As soon as the incident was discovered, we took swift action to protect our systems and minimize impacts. Since then, we have worked with cyber security experts and relevant authorities to investigate the incident’s extent and impact. 

The County of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce a new naming partnership with J.D.A. Ventures Ltd., which will see the County Sportsplex renamed as the J.D.A. County Sportsplex. This long-term sponsorship agreement will support ongoing improvements and maintenance of the County’s premier sports and recreation facility, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of the growing community. 

This spring is a momentous one for the Golden Age Centre as it celebrates 50 years of fostering healthy aging and vibrant community life. 

Founded on March 10, 1975, the centre has long been a hub for individuals 55 and older, offering diverse programs, from nutrition and exercise to yoga, billiards, card games, and lively dances.  

Always evolving, Elaine Jobin, Manager, is leading efforts to expand offerings for the 55 to 65 age group, introducing activities like hiking, biking, walking groups, book clubs, and restorative health workshops.