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A new poll suggests more than a third of Canadians say they have no choice but to seek health information online because they don’t have access to a doctor, further highlighting challenges posed by an ongoing physician shortage. 

The online survey by the Canadian Medical Association and Abacus Data conducted last November found that 37 per cent of respondents used medical advice they found online because they couldn’t access a doctor or a medical professional for help. 

Expansion of technology in recent years has played a critical role in the success of the small local farm and the Ag industry as a whole.  

Manitoba Agriculture Minister, Ron Kostyshyn, says our province's economy relies on that progress and noted the opportunities for growth, innovation, and sustainability in the industry. 

Open Doors Canada has released their 2025 World Watch List.

The World Watch list ranks the 50 countries in the world where it's most dangerous to live as a Christian. 

"We have different criteria that we use," said Gary Stagg, executive director of Open Doors Canada. "We do research throughout the year to determine the state of Christian persecution. And then once a year, we rank the top 50 countries where people live with the most persecution."

More than 1 million Haitians have been displaced by gang violence as of the past year. That’s according to a report with data from December 2023 to December 2024. Over half of the displaced are children.

Galatians 6:7-8

"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."

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Colossians 3:1–17

As I mentioned yesterday, as stimulating and invigorating as change may be—it is never easy. And when it comes to certain habits that haunt and harm us, change can be excruciating. But it isn’t impossible. 

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is launching a pilot project to improve support for emergency department (ED) patients in four northern rural communities.

A new online reporting tool is now available for drivers involved in a collision in Grande Prairie. The City of Grande Prairie and Accident Support Services International Ltd. have launched “Start From Home”, which allows drivers to initiate a report to the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) from a smartphone or computer.

Grande Prairie RCMP would like to advise that following the numerous reports of tires being slashed, a subsequent investigation resulted in the identification and arrest of a youth male.

The 14-year-old youth resident of Grande Prairie who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act was charged with:

-Mischief under $5000 (Total of 23 counts)
-Fail to comply with release order
-Fail to comply with court order

The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams from the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley have extended the call for nominations for the Passionate Heart Awards.