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Communal grief following the ramming attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people on the weekend will likely persist for months, mental health experts in British Columbia warn. 

"Traumatic events, grief, is not something that is resolved in a week or two weeks, or a couple of months," said Heather Mohan, a clinical counsellor and executive director of the charity Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society.

Some Conservative MPs are expressing support for party leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost both the federal election and his own seat on Monday.

In his concession speech early Tuesday morning, Poilievre indicated he would stay on as leader. The Conservative party did not respond when asked Wednesday whether he has officially decided to stay.

"My view is he's not going anywhere," said Kory Teneycke, Ontario Premier Doug Ford's former campaign manager and a former director of communications for former prime minister Stephen Harper.

Hebrews 11:6

"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."

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Romans 14:12

What do we mean by accountability? In the simplest terms, it is answering the hard questions. Accountability includes opening one's life to a few carefully selected, trusted, loyal confidants who speak the truth—who have the right to examine, to question, to appraise, and to give counsel. 

People who are accountable usually have four qualities: 

Vulnerability—capable of being wounded, shown to be wrong, even admitting it before being confronted. 

Due to indoor air quality issues, the Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic, located in the Grande Prairie Provincial Building, is temporarily closed.

Public Health staff are reaching out and rescheduling patients with appointments booked up to May 3, 2025.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) recognizes unplanned closures can be stressful to clients seeking care. The building operator is working to complete the repair and reopen the facility as quickly as possible. AHS will provide an update once the length of the temporary closure is known.

Effective at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will be issuing a Fire Restriction for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, to align with Alberta Wildfire’s move to a fire restriction. 

The Fire Restriction replaces the former Fire Advisory issued on April 15. The restriction is in effect due to warmer temperatures forecasted for the region.  

Between Monday, April 28, 2025 and Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Grande Prairie RCMP received three separate reports of armed robberies, two being at Circle K convenience stores and one at Curry Flames restaurant, all in Grande Prairie.

Preliminary investigation revealed that in each incident a lone male entered the store and, while brandishing a knife, demanded cash, which he received, before leaving the premises.

The Grande Prairie RCMP General Investigations Section (GIS) conducted a subsequent investigation that resulted in the arrest of one male youth.

A group trying to make a case for electoral reform by creating very long ballots is declaring victory in this week's election — even as critics accuse it of indulging in stunts that undermine democracy.

"It's been a success," said Mark Moutter, one of dozens of protest candidates who ran in the Ottawa riding of Carleton.

"I've never seen people looking more optimistically at electoral reform, ever."

Manitoba Agriculture has released its first crop report of the season, providing valuable insights into the current state of seeding and livestock activities across the province.

Oilseed Specialist Sonya Wilson says seeding is just getting underway, with provincial seeding progress at approximately three per cent. This is ahead of the five-year average of one per cent. Farmers are currently planting spring wheat, peas, and a small amount of oats, particularly in areas west of Brandon and near Rapid City, with some activity in other regions as well.

The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie forest area is High.

The risk is serious due to dry forest fuels and expected high winds, making fire suppression efforts challenging.

Residents are urged to exercise caution outdoors. Since January 1, 2025, 15 wildfires have burned 6 hectares. Report any smoke or flames by calling 310-FIRE.