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Education in northern Alberta is now more connected than ever thanks to a collaborative agreement between five post-secondary institutions. 

Keyano College, Lakeland College, Northern Lakes College, Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP), and Portage College today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to broaden educational pathways for students in Alberta’s northernmost communities. 

The agreement fosters strategic collaboration between the colleges and polytechnic to ensure enhanced student access, mobility, and learner outcomes. 

The Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is rebranding as the Alberta NW Palliative Care Society to better reflect the regions it serves, including the MD of Greenview, Saddle Hills County, and the City and County of Grande Prairie. 

Executive Director Carrie Bartsch expressed gratitude for community support, "We are so incredibly thankful to our community for all the support that we receive on an ongoing basis."  

Health officials have confirmed six cases of measles in a northern Alberta household, raising concerns about the potential for further spread as global and national cases continue to climb.

While the cases are contained within one family for now, measles is highly contagious, and health experts are urging Albertans to confirm they are fully vaccinated to help prevent the disease’s spread.

Effective Tuesday, March 18, at 10:00 am, all County of Grande Prairie gravel roads will be at 75% axle weight from the hours of 10:00am to 10:00 pm. All other roads are as posted.

For up-to-date road ban information, you can call the road ban hotline at (780) 513-3964 or visit the County website at www.countygp.ab.ca.

Information provided by the County of Grande Prairie

Mark Carney has been officially sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, about an hour after Justin Trudeau formally resigned.

Carney told reporters on his way into the ceremony that his government is focused and ready to get to work.

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The former lead preacher of Trinity Bible Church of Dallas, who was removed from his position in 2024 due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman, is now speaking out.

Steve Lawson made a post on X, admitting to his wrongdoing. 

"It is with a shattered heart that I write this letter," said Lawson. "I have sinned grievously against the Lord, against my wife, my family, and against countless numbers of you by having a sinful relationship with a woman not my wife."

Canadian officials said a Thursday meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was constructive and lowered temperatures amid the ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last month — but they expected no immediate changes to punishing tariffs. 

"This was a constructive discussion," said Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne in Washington. "We have our disagreements, but as long as you have dialogue you are making progress."

Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet.

Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhelming 86 per cent of the votes from Liberal members.

He officially takes over from Justin Trudeau as prime minister in today's ceremony.

His first cabinet is expected to be smaller than Trudeau's 37-member team, and some ministers are set to lose their positions.

2 Peter 1:5-8

"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."

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Psalm 13:5–6

As David's song—preserved for us as Psalm 13—reaches its climax, David's posture has changed once again.

David on His Feet

But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to the LORD,
Because He has dealt bountifully with me. (vv. 5–6)