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With everything going on around the world, pork producers across the prairies are keeping a watchful eye on developments and planning for what may come. 

Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl characterized 2024 as a significant turnaround for the province’s hog industry, following a challenging couple of years marked by tight margins and disease concerns. Dahl is optimistic about the industry’s trajectory, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning for future uncertainties. 

As Liberal party brass begins to chart course for an expedited race to find Justin Trudeau's successor, potential contenders are weighing whether or not to join the fray -- including former central banker Mark Carney.

The former Bank of Canada governor issued a statement Monday evening saying he is encouraged by support he has heard, and that he's considering his decision with family over the next few days.

Former Montreal MP Frank Baylis declared his intent to enter the race in an interview Monday with The Hill Times.

An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich.

Ephesians 5:1-2

"Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

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1 Corinthians 3:12–15

God has ordained and established three great institutions: 

    1. the home (Genesis 1:27–28; Ephesians 5:22–31) 
    2. the church (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:41–47) 
    3. government (Romans 13:1–7) 

Attention is turning quickly in Ottawa to who will replace Justin Trudeau who announced Monday he will step aside as prime minister and Liberal leader as soon as a new leader is chosen.

But some former Liberal advisers are split on how quickly the process should move.

With Parliament set to resume March 24, there's little time for Trudeau's successor to actually lead before the government surely falls at the earliest confidence vote. 

But having a quick leadership race provides little time for the party electorate to get to know the candidates.

The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to learn about the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) through two virtual information sessions presented by Alberta Municipalities and the City of Grande Prairie on January 16.

CEIP helps residential property owners finance energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, supporting sustainability and reducing energy costs.

Each session has the same information, presented in two convenient time slots. Details for the sessions are as follows: 

The County of Grande Prairie Regional Enforcement Services will host two Crime Prevention Town Halls for County residents and business owners in January: 

Beaverlodge 

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Location: Beaverlodge Community Centre (NuVista Energy Centre), 1014 4th Avenue, Beaverlodge 

Clairmont 

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Location: Wellington Resource Centre, 10407 97th Street, Clairmont 

Northwestern Polytechnic’s (NWP) new Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training certificate launch is on the fast track, with applications now open for the Spring 2025 intake. 

Following approval to develop the program this past year, a generous equipment donation from the Regional EMS Foundation, and significant consultation with first-response agencies and local community leaders, the much-anticipated School of Health addition is ready to accept students. 

Rising Above officially broke ground this afternoon to begin construction on their new recovery facility.

Executive Director Mel Siggelkow, along with Rising Above Board Members, Staff, Supporters, Dignitaries, Participants, and family & friends attended the groundbreaking ceremony. 

Following the outside ceremony, there were refreshments and opportunities to learn more about the project.