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A contestant of American Idol who wowed judges in the auditions by singing 'There Was Jesus' while playing the piano has officially made the Top 7.

Katy Perry used a 'save' vote allowing McKenna Breinholt to move on to the next round. 

A former finalist from the popular television show, The Voice released has released her debut single. 

The song, 'Miracle Story' serves as a reminder that God is always ahead of us, creating and orchestrating miracles that we can't see yet.  

The City of Grande Prairie’s Trail Rehabilitation Program is set to begin May 6.

This initiative aims to rejuvenate and enhance existing trail infrastructure across the community, demonstrating the City's dedication to improving accessibility and outdoor recreational opportunities for all residents.

As part of the 2024 program, several key sites have been identified for trail reconstruction and rehabilitation:

·West side of 102 St from 120 Ave to 124 Ave: Scheduled to begin May 6

·West side of 101 St from 111 Ave to 115 Ave: Scheduled to begin May 17

Romans 12:12

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

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Isaiah 64:6-7

Whoever is soft on depravity should go see Schindler's List. It's not for the faint-hearted, I warn you. It is a raw, harsh, shocking exposé of unbridled prejudice, the kind of anti-Semitic prejudice spawned in hellish hate among the Nazis prior to and during World War II.

On April 19, 2024, High Prairie RCMP received a report of gunshots at a residence in Atikameg, Alta. Upon arrival, RCMP was informed that the suspects had left aboard a black pickup truck. High Prairie RCMP spotted the vehicle, who failed to stop when prompted, and began to pursue the vehicle and call in assistance. Members from Slave Lake RCMP, Faust RCMP and Red Earth Creek RCMP, as well as Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services, responded to assist. Slave Lake RCMP members deployed a Tire Deflation Device, causing the vehicle to slow down and eventually come to stop.

The Growing Home with BASF initiative was launched in Western Canada in 2023 as a way to give back to the communities where BASF customers live, work and play. 

BASF will distribute $100,000 between four organizations in four provinces to support local initiatives in rural Canadian communities

This year’s program received 624 nominations from growers, which were narrowed down to 12 finalists, three each in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

The federal government is planning to create a new agent of Parliament to oversee modern treaty implementation, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will ensure Ottawa is held to account no matter who is in power.

He announced the plan to appoint a commissioner for modern treaty implementation Tuesday in Gatineau, Que., at a second annual meeting of self-governing Indigenous governments.

"This is a lasting commitment to be a better treaty partner," he said. 

Canada's own, Jordan St. Cyr, is gearing up to release a new album next month. 

The Tennessee resident shared in an email My Foundation is set to be released on June 14. 

"It comes on the heels of a really hard season and one that I now rejoice in for all gifts that were given through it," St. Cyr said. "This album is my testimony. It is a statement of faith declaring who my life is built on."

There's a growing concern in the grain industry about the potential for a rail strike.

A major rail strike impacting both railways could be just days away after employees voted 98 percent in favor of a strike mandate.

Close to 10,000 rail workers at CN and CPKC have voted to go on strike unless a deal can be reached. 

The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) says this is a key concern, with approximately 94% of Canadian grain being transported by rail and destined for export markets.