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After a tragic year, losing her entire family in a plane crash, Autumn Nelon is set to grace the stage again, this time as a solo act. 

The family group were on their way to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska in July 2024 when tragedy struck.

The Nelon's plane crashed, claiming the lives of Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler and their assistant, Melodi Hodges. The pilot, Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa, were also killed in the crash. 

Phil Wickham has released a new worship song with a twist on a Rich Mullins song from 2004.

The new track, "What an Awesome God," includes the chorus of Rich Mullins' "Awesome God" with new verses, production and interpretation.

Forrest Frank is asking for prayers for his country star friend Thomas Rhett after he was injured at his concert over the weekend. 

In a video posted on social media, you can see Forrest invite Rhett, who is sitting in the audience, to the stage to sing "Nothing Else."

However, on his way down to the stage, the 35-year-old country singer missed a step and injured his ankle. 

He fought through the pain and performed the song before heading backstage for medical attention.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aligned on support for new oil and gas pipelines as a matter of national security during the French language election debate Wednesday night.

Dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump was a running theme as the four main federal party leaders took the stage in Montreal for the first of two debates. Even the debate moderator Patrice Roy cited the elephant in the room as he pitched questions on immigration, affordability and Canadian identity.

1 Corinthians 1:18

Christ crucified in God's power and wisdom

"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."

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Exodus 35:21, 25-26

God is a God of freshness and change. But wait, before I leave that thought, let me make something very clear: God Himself isn't changing, nor is His Son. He "is the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). Isn't that a great thought? God is no different this year than He was last year or a decade ago. Nor will He change one hundred years from now. But even though He is the same, His working is different. It stays fresh. His ways and methods are forever fresh, unpredictably new. 

Agriculture takes center stage in the Federal  Election campaign for some candidates this week . 

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture  (CFA) is holding their National Agricultural Leaders Debate on Thursday, April 17th.

CFA President Keith Currie says, like most Canadians, producers are concerned about what's happening south of the border and the plethora of executive orders that President Trump is putting in motion.

Alberta's United Conservative Party says it has expelled former infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie from caucus over his repeated criticism of the government's handling of the health-care contract scandal.

Guthrie gave up his ministerial position in February over concerns about government contracts and has been sitting as a backbencher for his Airdrie-Cochrane riding.

His pushback against Premier Danielle Smith also led the caucus to suspend him from voting in caucus matters.

The City of Grande Prairie has issued a fire advisory, effective Tuesday, April 15, 2024, at 3 p.m. due to dry and windy conditions.

Under this advisory:

• Fire permits for open burning and fireworks will not be issued.
• Existing burning permits are suspended.
• New fire pit permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for light burning only.

Permitted activities:

On April 14 and 15, 2025, the Grande Prairie Rural RCMP conducted a speed enforcement operation on Highway 40. Police stopped multiple drivers for traveling at excessive speeds, including the following notable offences:

• 104km/h in a designated 50km/h construction zone with workers present;
• 120km/h in an 80km/h zone; and
• Performing stunts.

Several other drivers were stopped for a range of moving traffic violations, with numerous tickets and warnings being issued.