Opposition parties call for Parliament's return after Trump hits pause on tariffs

The federal Conservatives and New Democrats say the government needs to recall Parliament within the next month to act on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat.

On Monday, Trump agreed not to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian imports until March 4 after striking a deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over two phone calls.

Trudeau says he presented Trump with the federal government's plan to secure the border and tackle fentanyl production and trafficking.

School bus cancellations: Feb 4

Due to the extreme cold weather the following school buses are cancelled for the day.  All schools remain open.

The Grande Prairie Catholic School Division, Grande Prairie Public School Division and Peace Wapiti School Division.

In Dawson Creek area: All Dawson Creek & Chetwynd area school buses are cancelled for today,

 

Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's "greatly heartened" by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff pause, saying the eleventh-hour deal with Canada follows through on a border security measure she had been calling for.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said late Monday the tariffs will be paused for "at least 30 days" while Canada appoints a "fentanyl czar" and works with the U.S. to combat drug trafficking and organized crime.

Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy

Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that were to take effect today.

The temporary reprieve halts — at least for now — a continental trade war that economists on both sides of the border warned would raise prices.

Trump's decision meant Canada and the provinces also halted their moves to retaliate including with tariffs and bans on U.S. alcohol sales north of the border.

What happens when civilization falls? Homestead film explores faith and survival

A new film, which follows the clash of two families in the fall of civilization and the plans God has in store is being well received nationwide.

Based on the best-selling book series, Black Autumn, by Jeff Kirkham and Jason Ross, this new post-apocalyptic family survival drama directed by Ben Smallbone, follows the families, an ultra-prepared, wealthy family and the military veteran family they’ve hired for property security, to a homestead. 

Grammy winner Jonathan McReynolds trading hustle culture for sonship

Christian singer and songwriter Jonathan McReynolds is opening up about redefining success and learning to slow down to see the goodness of God in the quiet moments. 

McReynolds received the Grammy Award on Sunday for Best Gospel Performance/Song for "One Hallelujah" alongside Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton, and Jekalyn Carr. 

Keystone Agricultural Producers set to Address Key Issues at 2025 AGM

It’s annual general meeting time for the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) and president Jill Verwey from the Portage area says there is plenty to cover. The AGM is happening today, February 4th, at the Delta Hotel in Winnipeg.

Verwey noted that, overall, Manitoba producers experienced a productive year in 2024. However, she highlighted concerns regarding crop pricing and the logistics of shipping grain.  

"It's been a tight fall and going into spring there several challenges faced by farmers.” 

Verse of the day: February 4

Psalm 18:1-2

"I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

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The poison of impurity

Genesis 19:1

When God paid His visit to Sodom and Gomorrah, these twin cities controlled a lush, fertile valley through which ran the Jordan River. These two population centres were the economic hub for everyone living at the southern end of this valley, and their wealth probably contributed to the beauty of their architecture and art. Still, their immorality had become notorious, even among pagan, idol-worshipping communities outside the valley. A thin veneer of beauty shielded the uninformed eye from the cities’ true natures.