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The City of Grande Prairie 2024 Municipal Census results are available now with key findings including a population of 70,385 people, an average age of 35.3 years, and a strong retention rate with over 80 per cent of residents having lived in the City for two or more years.

Noel Robinson, a UK-based Christian singer and worship leader, has had a deep connection with music from an early age. Growing up in a musical household, he was inspired by his father, who played guitar and sang hymns of faith. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries.

A senior government official said Tuesday that Trudeau spoke with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance about the impact steel tariffs would have in Ohio, which Vance previously represented in the U.S. Senate.

Trump signed an executive order Monday to implement 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, beginning March 12.

Trudeau and Vance are both in Paris for a global summit on AI.

The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing recently launched a new initiative to support the mental health of Canadian farmers, their families, and agricultural workers. The National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line is a free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support tailored specifically to the agricultural community. 

The idea behind the crisis line is to ensure that farmers across the country have access to farm-specific crisis services delivered by licensed professionals trained in the Canadian Agricultural Literacy Program (CALP). 

1 Corinthians 13:4-5

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."

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Genesis 22:1-2

Some years after receiving Isaac, as promised by God, the time had come for Abraham’s faith to be put to the supreme test. God is, of course, omniscient. He doesn’t put people to a test to see how well their faith responds under fire; He prepares tests of faith to show us what He has made of us lately.

Donald Trump has signed executive orders to slap 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, including Canadian products, starting March 4 — the same deadline given to Canada to convince the U.S. president to halt his plan for across-the-board duties.

"It's a big deal. This is the beginning of making America rich again," Trump said as he signed the executive orders in the Oval Office.

On Feb. 9, 2025, at approximately 4:00 P.M., Red Earth Creek RCMP received reports of an impaired driving on Highway 986. The vehicle was leaving the area of Red Earth Creek, Alta., and was heading in the direction of Little Buffalo, Alta. 

While RCMP were actively looking for the vehicle, there was a report of collision in the area of highway 986 and Range Road 130A, near Marten Lake, Alta., just inside of Peace Regional RCMP’s jurisdiction.

Spartan Controls, a leader in industrial automation solutions, is proud to announce a 15-year partnership with Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) as the exclusive naming partner for the institution's new $16 million, full-service training and education space. The facility, set to open in fall 2025, will be named the Spartan Controls Northwestern Centre for Industrial Automation & Innovation.

On Tuesday, February 11, the railway crossing at 148 Avenue, east of Highway 2 will be closed for rail track repair work.

Work is scheduled to begin at 8 AM and is expected to be completed by Friday, February 14, weather dependent.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and allow extra time for travel.

Inquiries and requests for additional information can be directed to Bill Sieben, Seaboard Transport at (780) 518-2705.

Information provided by the County of Grande Prairie