Unexpected pairing: Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll share their faith in new song release

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."

Province highlights Animal Health and Biosecurity Program for farmers looking for help affording crucial upgrades

The government of Saskatchewan is highlighting their Animal Health and Biosecurity Program to help farmers know what options are available to them.

The program covers a number of livestock, including beef cattle, bison, cervids, dairy, honey and leaf-cutter bees, as well as poultry, sheep, goats and swine.

Agriculture Program Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture Jason Falk says the goal is to keep those animals healthy.

How this Manitoba native went from being voluntold to releasing her first single ▶️

Music has always been a part of Jess Shannon's life, as she and her family would even go carolling together each year. She would take that passion and sing in church and now has released her first song, "The Beloved." 

The Manitoba native developed her passion for music, primarily through worship music at home and church. "There was always music playing around the house. My parents mostly listened to country and worship music," she said. 

Verse of the day: January 22

Matthew 7:7-8

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."

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Tension in the tank, part one

Romans 8:28-30

Ever felt sorry for certain Scriptures? I sure have. I’m talking about passages like John 3:17, Hebrews 4:13, 1 John 1:10, and Philippians 4:14. Great verses, all...yet the popularity of their next-door neighbours has resulted in their being virtually ignored. 

Paula Simpson Morand presenting keynote speech at Women of Influence Awards

The Woman of Influence Awards 2025 Presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging is proud to welcome Paula Simpson Morand as the keynote speaker for the awards luncheon on Friday, March 7.

Paula’s speech, “Empowered to Dream, Bold Enough to Lead” aims to accelerate the progress women have made globally and amplify the work to achieve true equity. Her goal is to inspire everyone to dream big and take bold action to overcome barriers and build an inclusive, innovative future for all.

City and Fort St. John Association for Community Living working on potential downtown housing project

The City of Fort St. John and the Fort St. John Association for Community Living are working together on a potential housing project for the downtown core on the remainder of the old Fort St. John Hospital site. Previously, the City sold a portion of the old Hospital site to VRS Communities to develop a 115-unit senior housing complex.

As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts

Canada's annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa's temporary GST tax break, but economists still see interest rate cuts on the horizon as potential tariffs loom.

Statistics Canada said Tuesday the annual inflation reading for December came in at 1.8 per cent, down from 1.9 per cent in November. 

The report noted restaurant food purchases and alcohol bought from stores contributed the most to the deceleration — items which were subject to the tax reprieve, along with children's clothes and toys, among others.

'It's going to be epic': You have a chance to sing with Matthew West at Carnegie Hall

Matthew West is preparing for the performance of a lifetime. 

The popular Christian artist has been asked to perform at Carnegie Hall but doesn't plan to do it alone.

West has invited a 200-person choir to join him on stage in New York City.

"This is going to be a special concert that will include me and the band, a full-string orchestra and, hopefully, you," said West in a post on Instagram. "I want you to come sing with me. Spend three days in New York City. It's going to be epic."

'My turn to ask for prayer': Pastor Matt Chandler's wife seeks support as he battles mystery illness

Just weeks after being released from hospital due to a mystery illness, Lauren Chandler is now asking for prayer for her husband Matt as he battles the same symptoms.

Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, was hospitalized over the weekend.   

"My turn to ask you guys for prayer. Matt was admitted to the hospital in the middle of the night. Same symptoms that I had and still no answers," said Lauren in a post on Instagram. "Thankfully, I am well on the mend and know Matt will be too."