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Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have been killed in a cycling collision according to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets.

According to reports, the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. EDT on Pennsville Auburn Road near Stumpy Lane in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.

Lauren Daigle and powerhouse vocalist Loren Allred hit the America's Got Talent (AGT) stage and received a standing ovation. 

Daigle isn't a stranger to being on stages with judges watching as she was one of the finalists on American Idol seasons 9 and 11. This time she performed her well-known singles "Thank God I Do" as well as "You Say."

For the second song, Allred joined Daigle on stage. Allred is best known as the original vocalist on the platinum-selling song "Never Enough" from The Greatest Showman.

Ephesians 2:19

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household

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Hebrews 10:24-25 

When you stop to analyze the concept, "encourage" takes on new meaning. It's the act of inspiring others with renewed courage, spirit, or hope. When we encourage others we spur them on, we stimulate and affirm them. 

Grande Prairie RCMP are currently on scene assisting Grande Prairie Fire with a structure fire on 116 Street North of 132 Avenue in Grande Prairie.

Motorists should expect delays while emergency works respond.

Information provided by the Grande Prairie RCMP

The Fort St John RCMP wishes to advise the local community about a rash of counterfeit bills that individuals have tried to use recently.

On Monday, August, 26, 2024, the local Dairy Queen reported a man tried to purchase items with a counterfeit $100 bill. Staff seized the money and turned it over to police as part of the investigation. Currently, it is unknown if the person knew they were issuing a fraudulent bill.

Alberta’s government is celebrating construction progress on the Kikinow Elders Lodge, which will provide affordable homes for aging Indigenous Elders in MD of Greenview.

Construction is well underway on the Kikinow Elders Lodge in Victor Lake, which is nestled in nature with mountain views. This one-of-a-kind 12-unit lodge will provide aging Indigenous Elders with an affordable, supportive and culturally appropriate place to call home.

On Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 at approximately 3:30 am, Fox Lake RCMP responded to a weapons complaint at the Fox Lake Nursing Station. RCMP arrived at the Nursing Station where a 19-year-old female resident of Fox Lake was being treated for injuries consistent with a stab wound. Despite life saving efforts by medical staff, the female succumbed to her injuries. The matter was deemed a homicide and RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling for an immediate review of the Canadian Grain Commission's bonding and licensing system to better safeguard producers.

At 11:59 on August 27, 2024 the Canadian Grain Commission revoked the grain dealer license for Purely Canada Foods and its grain operations in Saskatchewan. Farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta that may have unpaid deliveries with the company should contact the CGC immediately.

Fall grazing management can really ‘set the stage’ for next year’s perennial pastures. It is important to leave sufficient carry-over (litter) on pastures prior to the upcoming winter months. As much as it is tempting, overgrazing pastures in the fall period is not worth the loss of production in subsequent grazing seasons.