Emmy-winning comedian Nate Bargatze uses comedy as service to God
Emmy award-winning comedian Nate Bargatze is using his comedy as a service to God.
Although he does not want to be labelled as a faith-based comedian, Bargatze says that he is trying to create shows that are safe for the entire family.
UPDATE: Serious collision closes Highway 43 westbound near Valleyview overnight
Update: Valleyview RCMP would like to inform the public that Highway 43 has reopened for travel.
Investigation revealed that a cyclist was travelling in the middle of a westbound lane and was not seen by a Semi-Truck until it was too late.
Though the Semi-Truck attempted to avoid the cyclist, it was unable to do so and, unfortunately, the cyclist was pronounced deceased on scene. Charges are not currently being sought in regards to this incident.
The thoughts of the Alberta RCMP are with the family and friends of the deceased.
Alberta's request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted
A judge has granted Alberta's government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission, including to media.
The government's request was made last month when it filed for an injunction in the high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former chief executive of Alberta Health Services.
Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on Canadians' home equity if they're re-elected as the federal election campaign enters its final week.
The last day of advance voting in the general election saw federal leaders scattered across the country, pitching plans on homebuilding and health care.
Poilievre was in Toronto Monday afternoon speaking to an audience with CARP, the Canadian Association of Retired Persons. He was asked whether he would put any taxes on equity saved in Canadians' homes.
Verse of the day: April 22
Romans 1:20
"For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."
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Determination
Luke 9:51
When Jesus tells us to "seek first the kingdom of God," the very word "seek" implies a strong-minded pursuit. J. B. Phillips paraphrases the idea with "set your heart on." The Amplified Bible says, "Aim at and strive after." The Greek text of Matthew's Gospel states a continual command: "Keep on continually seeking...." The thought is determination, which I define as "deciding to hang tough, regardless."
Grande Prairie RCMP looking for suspect
On March 24, 2025, Grande Prairie RCMP were advised that a credit card had been used without the permission of the owner. Two transactions in particular were noted, totalling $336.37, and a picture of the suspect was obtained from one of the retailers, her likeness confirmed by the second. Attempts to identify the suspect have yet to succeed.
Grande Prairie RCMP is asking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to please call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers.
AccessNow with the City of Grande Prairie
The City of Grande Prairie is launching a new tool called AccessNow at the Eastlink Centre and Design Works Centre to enhance visitor experience.
AccessNow is an online dashboard created to communicate amenity status for within a 20-minute accuracy window as either available, partially available or unavailable due to planned or unexpected maintenance, contaminations and more.
If an amenity is operational, it displays green; if the amenity is partially operational, it displays yellow; and if the amenity is not operational, it displays red.
Alberta transportation minister wants bike lanes gone, critics say stay in your lane
Alberta's transportation minister is calling on the province's two major cities to remove bike lanes from key roadways, prompting critics to say the government is overstepping and making an issue out of nothing.
Devin Dreeshen says he's trying to avoid clashes with the government's goal of expanding road networks, as he blames bike lanes for traffic congestion and obstructing work to build the infrastructure needed for Alberta's growing population.
Trade issues a key concern during National Agriculture Leaders Debate
With the federal election just days away, farmers and ranchers had the opportunity to hear directly from political parties about their agricultural policies. With the federal election just days away, farmers and ranchers had the opportunity to hear directly from political parties about their agricultural policies. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture held their National Agriculture Leaders Debate last week. The debate on Thursday featured representatives from the Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green, and Bloc Québécois parties.