Integrity in relationships

Psalm 15:1–5

David's song explores the characteristics of a person who enjoys fellowship with the Lord in this life with seven facets of integrity. As you consider each one, take note of the Lord's emphasis on relationships.

Who enjoys fellowship with God?

    1. He who does not do evil to his neighbour. The Spirit-filled believer is loyal and consistent—not fickle, not erratic. He does not consciously bring difficulty upon others

Whitecourt RCMP issue shelter in place

On Saturday, Whitecourt RCMP issued a shelter in place as they dealt with a firearms complaint.

Residents who lived in the area of 56 Avenue and 48 Street in Whitecourt were asked to stay in their homes, lock their doors, and stay away from all windows.

That same day the suspect was taken into custody and the shelter in place was lifted.

No further information available at this time.

Information provided by the Whitecourt RCMP

Heartbreak for Christian author Ann Voskamp’s family as son’s historic home destroyed by fire

Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp's family is grappling with a heartbreaking loss after her son's 152-year-old stone house in Ontario was destroyed by fire last week.

On March 11, after four years of hard work and renovations, Levi and Aurora Voskamp's house of dreams was consumed by fire. 

"We dreamed of restoration and revival. And then slowly, over the next four years, we saw those dreams weaving into reality," said the couple in a post on Instagram.

'He believed in us': Worship leader Yancy mourns the loss of former manager

Renowned worship leader Yancy Wideman Richmond is mourning the loss of her former manager. 

On Monday she announced that Mike Smith died over the weekend.

"Yesterday, my former manager went to Heaven," said Yancy in a post on Instagram. "I’m grateful he is healed and whole."

When Yancy was considering hiring him, she called Darren Tyler, lead pastor of Conduit Chruch in Franklin, Tennessee for his opinion. He said "Mike is good at weird things. It would make a lot of sense."

Bible translation breakthrough! 25 new languages may hear of Jesus’ love

For God so loved the world… but over seven hundred languages have never heard the Gospel. That’s about to change — starting with twenty-five new translations.

One of the most beautiful sounds to the human ear is the sound of one’s own name, especially when called by the Creator and Savior. But many truth-seekers in South Asia have never known this joy because their language has not yet welcomed Jesus. Without Scripture in their heart language, they remain disconnected from the greatest story ever told.

So Donald Trump wants more border security? Here's how the RCMP is ramping up efforts

Ian Smith used to spend most of his days behind a desk in the RCMP's Windsor, Ont., detachment, working on investigations and performing administrative duties. As a member of the force's border integrity unit, the constable says he didn't even have to wear his uniform. 

But that recently changed. 

Smith now dons a uniform and body armour as he drives a marked RCMP vehicle to help patrol roughly 800 kilometres of Ontario's border with the United States, in addition to his usual investigative work. 

Carney heading to Europe for first foreign trip since becoming prime minister

Mark Carney departed for his first foreign trip on Sunday, set to visit France and the U.K., with an additional stop in Iqaluit, Nvt., during a whirlwind three-day jaunt.

The aim of the trip is to strengthen ties with France and the U.K. and reaffirm Canada's Arctic sovereignty before returning on Tuesday.

Carney is expected to talk about security and economic and trade ties while in Europe, where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Carney will also meet with King Charles while in the U.K.

New Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola products to have 'devastating impact' on farmers

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has announced the outcome of its anti-discrimination investigation initiated against Canada in September 2024 as a result of the federal government’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. 

China’s State Council Tariff Commission will impose a 100 per cent tariff rate on Canadian canola oil and canola meal along with several other Canadian agricultural commodities as of March 20, 2025.