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Canadians scattered among the tens of thousands in and around St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis described the ceremony as profoundly beautiful. 

While dignitaries such as Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon were seated near the front of the square, members of the general public were positioned farther back or gathered in the streets of Rome to watch on large screens.

Falguni Debnath says being at the back of the square didn't dampen the effect of the familiar ritual.

It's been one year since "Overcomer" singer Mandisa died. 

Team Mandisa shared on her Facebook page to commemorate the late singer.

"A year has passed since we found her in her home, and yet her presence, her voice, and her faith still echo in the hearts of so many." 

Hebrews 7:25

"Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him because he always lives to intercede for them."

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2 Corinthians 7:1

I need to be very candid with you. If you are a "Sunday Christian," you will not stand alone when outnumbered. Apart from a personal and vital faith in Jesus Christ, it is impossible to wage a winning effort against the system called "the world."

Trying to overcome the powerful magnet of the majority without help from above would be a frustrating and counterproductive effort. Only God can give us such transforming power through our faith in His Son. 

On April 20, 2025, High Level RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at the Spirit of the North Community School in High Level. A youth male was riding his bicycle on the school grounds and was approached by a male who brandished a suspected firearm, pointing it at the youth’s head, and demanding the youth’s bicycle. The male then took the bicycle and proceeded to ride it North-West from the location towards 106 Street. High Level RCMP, with the assistance of Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services, responded to the call but were unable to locate the suspect.

A 25-year-old resident of Peace River, was arrested following an incident on April 20, 2025. At approximately 11:30 p.m., Vulcan RCMP were notified of a commercial alarm. While en route, the responding officer observed two Champion fire trucks traveling at high speed without their emergency lights activated. Given the proximity of Champion Fire Hall to the commercial alarm, police attempted to stop the fire trucks, but the vehicles continued.

The City of Dawson Creek is introducing new changes to cat and dog licensing by partnering with DocuPet, a lost pet and licensing platform. This partnership aims to provide pet owners with a more convenient way to license their pets.

Pet owners can now register their pets online at dawsoncreek.docupet.com, over the phone at 250-784-3618, or in person at City Hall. Additionally, licenses can be obtained at the BC South Peace SPCA when adopting a pet.

Party leaders emphasized familiar themes Thursday as they criss-crossed the country to shore up support in the final stretch of the federal election campaign.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre began Thursday in Halifax — where he pitched a promise of change for Canadians struggling to afford life's essentials — before heading to Saskatoon.

In Coquitlam, B.C., Liberal Leader Mark Carney spoke about bringing Canadians together to build up the country to fight U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.

Colossians 1:27-28

"To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ."

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Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Psalm 139:13-16

One of the great American myths is that we are all a bunch of rugged individualists. We would like to think that, but it simply is not true. There are some exceptions, of course, but for the majority it is not that way at all.