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Tuesday afternoon, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a wildfire in the area of Highway 684, near Shaftsbury Trail and Bricks Hill in the MD of Peace.

A new poll suggests the Liberals have not won over voters with their latest budget, though there is broad support for their plan to build millions of homes.

Just shy of half the respondents to Leger's latest survey said they had a negative opinion of the federal budget, which was presented last Tuesday. 

Only 21 per cent said they had a positive opinion, and one-third of respondents said they didn't know or preferred not to answer. 

Travellers would be able to use facial recognition technology to identify themselves through their smartphones when crossing the border under a planned federal project.

The Canada Border Services Agency says the initiative would allow for a faster and more seamless travel experience.

The federal government recently issued a notice seeking technical solutions from possible vendors, an opportunity worth up to US$25 million.

The system would match a photo from a traveller's passport with a selfie taken via a mobile device.

On April 24, 2024, at 5:36 p.m.,  Whitecourt RCMP received a report of a collision between a SUV and a 11-year-old cyclist at the Midtown Mall on 49 street in Whitecourt. The cyclist was taken to hospital with minor injuries and was later released. The female driver of the Grey SUV remained on scene until the cyclist’s father arrived however no information was exchanged between the involved parties.

Whitecourt RCMP are investigating this occurrence and are asking the driver of the SUV to report the collision to the Whitecourt RCMP detachment.

You can expect delays today until 7pm on Highway 40 south of Grande Prairie. Bridge inspections will be taking place south of the Wapiti River near Township Road 690 and at the Cutbank River. Watch for 50 km/h zones and alternating traffic.

More details available on 511.alberta.ca.

The City of Grande Prairie is canvassing neighbourhoods starting the week of May 13 to revise the property photo archive, update tax assessment records and perform exterior property inspections to ensure accurate data. 

Music runs in their blood. Two Tauren Wells fans got the chance to sing with Wells, who also happens to be their father.

Wells posted a video to Instagram on Saturday of two of his four sons singing 'Joy In The Morning,' while he accompanied them on the piano. 

Christian singer and songwriter Ben Fuller has released a new version of his song, 'If I Got Jesus' featuring a former American Idol finalist.

Megan Danielle, featured in season 21 of the popular television show, adds a country vibe to the updated song. 

"I couldn't help but just believe her every word when I heard Megan Danielle sing a cover of 'I Got Jesus' on here and tag me in it," said Ben. "A few weeks later she was in the studio singing her heart out on it again. I am privileged and humbled by your love for Jesus, Megan."

Angie Orth was living her best life. She had a successful career and was exactly where she wanted to be... or at least she thought she was. 

At 30 years old, making a successful living as a publicist in New York City, Orth realized it wasn't the life she wanted.

Then the LORD said to Moses, “I will come to you in a thick cloud, Moses, so the people themselves can hear me when I speak with you. Then they will always trust you.”

Moses told the LORD what the people had said. Then the LORD told Moses, "Go down and prepare the people for my arrival. Consecrate them today and tomorrow, and have them wash their clothing. Be sure they are ready on the third day, for on that day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai as all the people watch.”(Exodus19:9–11)