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Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer David Leonard has released a new album.

The project is titled Just Jesus and features 12 tracks including the singles, "I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)," and "God of This Place."

Leonard says the album, which was recorded in a secluded cabin in the woods, is a reminder that God is always there and he has always been and will always be the same.

1 John 4:9

"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him."

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Psalm 1:4–6

A key observation in Psalm 1:4–6 is contrast. Don't miss the many things that are quite the opposite from the preceding verses. "The wicked are not so, but they are like chaff which the wind drives away."

"Not so!" That is exactly how verse 4 begins in the Hebrew Bible. It is an emphatic negative assertion. Literally, it says, "Not so, the wicked!" It refers back to the three preceding verses describing the righteous, godly believer, who:

On Feb. 24, 2025, around 12:45 A.M., Peace Regional RCMP were conducting proactive patrols and initiated a trafic stop on a vehicle in the area of Range Road 223, in Peace River.

RCMP located inside, Charlie Dawn Auger (36), a resident of Peace River, who was wanted for several outstanding warrants including Mischief, failure to attend court and failure to comply with undertaking conditions; Auger received additional violation tickets for lack of insurance, registration, and active drivers license.

Construction is underway on the La Crete Maternity and Community Health Centre, expanding health care services for Albertans in northwestern Alberta.

Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring all Albertans have access to high-quality care when and where they need it, including in remote Alberta communities. The new La Crete Maternity and Community Health Centre will provide enhanced access to maternal health and advanced ambulatory care, underscoring the Alberta government’s dedication to meeting the health care needs of communities across the province.

The Board of Directors and staff for the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that Wendy Thomas (Bosch) will be assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Wendy was most recently Executive Director of the Grande Prairie Downtown Association and a member of Grande Prairie City Council. She replaces Tanya Oliver who stepped down to become Director of the Side Family Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence at Northwestern Polytechnic in October 2024. 

The Northwestern Alberta Foundation (NAF) is currently accepting nominations for its inaugural 7 Over 70 Celebration, an inspiring event to honor seven exceptional seniors who have made a lasting impact in Northwestern Alberta.

The celebration will take place on June 7, 2025 at the Pomeroy Hotel, highlighting the dedication, passion, and achievements of individuals aged 70 and above.

On Feb. 19, 2025, Grande Prairie RCMP responded to assist Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (EMS) where a child was suffering from a serious non-life-threatening knife wound who was treated at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, and later transported to the Children’s Stollery Hospital in Edmonton for further care. A second child was assessed minor wounds from a knife.  To protect their identity, the children, who are both in stable condition, will not be named.

From January 20-24, 2025, the Grande Prairie RCMP, along with other law enforcement agencies across Alberta, participated in Operation Cold Start.

This initiative aims to reduce the theft of idling vehicles during cold weather by working with the public. Officers checked unattended, idling vehicles for keys and proper security, educating owners on winter vehicle safety.

This year, the Grande Prairie RCMP found 102 vehicles idling with keys in the ignition and engaged with 123 vehicle owners about safeguarding their vehicles and property in cold conditions.

One of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet ministers has quit his post, saying he has broad concerns over how procurement contracts are being signed across government.

Peter Guthrie announced Tuesday he was quitting the infrastructure portfolio.

It came on the first day of the spring sitting of the legislature as Smith and her United Conservative Party government grapple with an ongoing scandal surrounding allegations of high-level arm-twisting and favouritism in multimillion-dollar health contracts.