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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. 

Have you ever heard of the “like attracts like” principle? It suggests that similar things are attracted to one another.

DOOR International’s Rob Myers says the principle applies to Deaf ministry. He explains that Deaf missionaries are more effective at reaching Deaf communities for Christ because “Deaf people connect with other Deaf people in ways that hearing people just can’t.”

Multiple polls now suggest the next federal election will be a tight race, and at least one major pollster has the Liberals leading the Conservatives for the first time in nearly four years.

A survey from Ipsos released this week suggests that if an election were held today, 38 per cent of Canadians would support the Liberals and 36 per cent would back the Conservatives.

That's a major shift from just six weeks ago, when the Conservatives held a 26-point lead in Ipsos polls.

Another member of the Duck Dynasty family is dealing with health struggles after a fall left them with serious injuries. 

In the latest episode of the family's podcast, Duck Call Room, Jase talked about the incident.

"Kay had another fall, which, she falls a lot. And it was a substantial injury but she's doing pretty well," said Jase. 

He says he was about to speak at an event when the people who care for his parents let him know what had happened.

The Prairie Watershed On-Farm Climate Action Project (PWCP) is expanding, and it's good news for farmers in Manitoba. The project, which has been helping farmers reduce their environmental footprint since 2022, is getting a significant boost from the Canadian government.

Lynda Nicol, Executive Director of the Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW), explains how phase one of the program has been a huge success.

1 John 3:18

"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."

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Genesis 16:2

UPDATE: 3:50pm

County crews have confirmed that the gas release in the area of Highway 674 (Teepee Creek Highway) and Range Road 54 has been contained and is no longer is releasing.

County Regional Fire and Enforcement Services are in the process of leaving the scene.

This is the final update on the situation. The County thanks the public for their cooperation.

2:53pm

After 12 years, Compassion Canada is going to see some leadership changes after President and CEO, Allison Alley accepted a new leadership role in the international development sector.

Compassion Canada shared in an email, "After 12 years of faithful service, Allison Alley will be stepping into a new ministry leadership role in the international development sector. This marks the end of an extraordinary chapter for Compassion Canada and the beginning of an impactful new one for the world’s children."