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Worldwide comedian Matt Rife, known for his raunchy humour, has recently opened up about getting baptized and what led to that decision. 

The 29-year-old comedian who tours around the world with his comedy recently opened up about his faith on the History Hyenas podcast with Yannis Papas and Chris Distefano.

"I got baptized in August in a dude's pool," said Rife. "I've never been a super religious person, but when my grandpa passed away, something hit me that I was like, 'I'll never see this person again.'"

Luke 2:6-7

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

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1 Corinthians 16:13; Philippians 1:27

It's childish not to want to change. My mind drifts to the two little grandchildren who were living in our home for a few months before our son Chuck and his wife Jeni moved them to their new home. The little show stealer those days was Jessica. (We call her Jess). She's a little red-haired doll and is absolutely adorable. On occasion back then she walked around in a dirty nappy. As a result, this little cutie spread the aroma everywhere she went. 

And her daddy would say to her, "Jess?" 

She'd say, "Yes...?" 

On Dec. 19, 2024, at approximately, 12:30 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Range Road 63 between Highway 43 and Township Road 720. A northbound SUV lost control and was struck by a southbound crane truck. The female driver of the SUV, a 19-year-old female from Grande Prairie, was declared deceased at the scene.

Grande Prairie RCMP would like to send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of all involved in this horrible incident.

Information provided by the Grande Prairie RCMP

The City of Grande Prairie has lifted parking bans on permanent snow routes (Priority 1 and 2 roads) as of 10:30 a.m. this morning. Thank you to all residents who adhered to these restrictions and supported efficient snow removal.

Temporary parking bans remain in effect for Friday, Week A neighbourhoods today while residential snow clearing crews complete work in the area. These temporary bans are in place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is adding eight fresh faces to his cabinet in a shuffle today, though they may not have much time in those new roles after all.

Just before Trudeau moved to shore up his front bench Friday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh declared he is finally ready to vote down the government and attempt to trigger a snap election in the new year -- though Parliament won't return for a month and he may not get that chance until March.

The New Democrats will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring down the Liberals in the next sitting of the House of Commons, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday.

In the latest blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's struggling Liberal government, Singh wrote a letter address to Canadians in which he doubled down on his call for Trudeau to resign but also said the NDP will vote to bring down the government, regardless of who is at its helm. 

On Dec. 20, 2024, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report where an unknown, suspicious substance was located at a business in the area of 56 Street in Grimshaw.

RCMP seized 14.5 grams of suspected fentanyl from the location; there are no suspects at this time.

Peace Regional RCMP urges community members to be aware of the dangers of various drugs, what they look like, and to ensure that if you find packages with suspicious substances that you suspect to be drugs of any kind, to call RCMP and do not touch these substances.

On Dec. 14, 2024, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report of a sighting of a possible stolen vehicle; upon arrival, RCMP confirmed the vehicle had been stolen from Fort St. John sometime in the night of Dec. 13, 2024 and early morning of Dec 14. 2024.

Dashcam footage was available and Peace Regional RCMP requests the assistance from the public to identify the suspect seen with the vehicle.

Description of suspect:

On Dec. 5, 2024, Peace Regional RCMP were patrolling in the area of Township Road 822 and Range Road 190 in the Peace Region, when a stolen vehicle fled from a traffic stop.  RCMP located the vehicle shortly after and members of the Western Alberta Crime Reduction Unit assisted and engaged in a foot search for the vehicle occupants in a forested farm area.

Richard James William Frey (49), a resident of Northern Sunrise County was located and charged with: