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The students at Harry Balfour School have another reason to love their new school. Thanks to an overwhelming amount of support from local businesses and residents, a new outdoor skating rink has become a reality.

The school would like to thank ARC Resources for purchasing the rink, Five Mile Hall Agricultural Society for graciously allowing the school to use its land for the ice surface, and the County of Grande Prairie for its support and encouragement to have it built.

Christians in Iran were sentenced to a combined total of over 250 years in prison last year — a sixfold increase compared to 2023, a report released on Monday revealed.

In all, 96 Christians were sentenced to a combined 263 years behind bars in 2024. That’s compared to 22 Christians sentenced to 43½ years in 2023.

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They enjoyed hot coffee and treats from McDonald's! 

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We'll draw a winner every week and will personally deliver McDonald's coffee and treats to the winning business.

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On Jan. 20, 2025, a Grande Prairie RCMP member was conducting proactive patrols in the area of 101 Street, Grande Prairie, when a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle.

Grande Prairie RCMP members began observing suspicious behaviour from the driver upon initiating the traffic stop such as the driver attempting to exit the vehicle, fidgeting within the vehicle and trying to argue with the RCMP member.

County of Grande Prairie snow removal crews will begin residential snow removal in the Hamlet of Hythe on January 23, 2025

When the digital “No Parking” signs along streets are visible, temporary parking restrictions are in place and street parking is not permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to ensure crews can work efficiently. Vehicles left on the street when a parking restriction is in place may be ticketed and/or towed.

Ellie Holcomb hopes her new book will serve as a reminder that God loves to make all things new.

The award-winning author and songwriter will release her fourth children's book, Spring Sings, next month.

Holcomb is using this new book as a way to encourage young readers to watch how the world slowly wakes from winter into new life in the spring.

Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church in Texas, is back home after spending much of this week in hospital dealing with the same mysterious illness his wife recently recovered from. 

Matt's wife, Lauren reached out earlier this week saying Matt was battling the same symptoms that she experienced at the beginning of the month.

The Canadian Armed Forces is no longer automatically disqualifying applicants with certain medical conditions such as allergies and ADHD, as it works to improve its numbers and grow the size of Canada's military. 

In an interview with The Canadian Press, Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan said the four medical conditions that will now be evaluated when people apply are attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, asthma and allergies.

Carignan said previously any applicants that arrived with an allergy were immediately disqualified.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached for a sales pitch instead of revealing any of his cards in his first public reply to U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Canadian imports could face heavy tariffs as early as next week.

Trudeau insisted Tuesday that if Trump wants to usher in what he's called a "golden age" for the United States, he'll need the energy, critical minerals and resources that Canada is ready to provide.

Well-known Christian singer and songwriter Brandon Lake has collaborated with a special guest on one of his most popular songs. 

Lake has teamed up with Jelly Roll to release a new duet version of "Hard Fought Hallelujah."

"Yes, it's happening," said Lake in a post on his Instagram stories. "Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake. It's been so cool. I cannot wait for this to come out. I cannot wait for y'all to hear the back story and how we've become friends."