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1 Peter 3:15

"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."

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A modern farming campaign launched six years ago by the Anglican Church of Uganda to transform lives affected by the the Lord’s Resistance Army in northern Uganda has started paying off.

The general manager of a movie theatre in Saskatchewan says it’ll be an extra early Oscars watch party this weekend as the award show airs after most Canadians wind their clocks ahead an hour.

The 96th Academy Awards show is to be broadcast Sunday, but this year it’s taking place an hour earlier at 7 p.m. ET. It also airs after daylight time, which sees most Canadians change their clocks.

Yukon and most of Saskatchewan keep their clocks the same year-round.

Congratulations to Bob Berlasty, of Wild and Free Men's Ministry, our latest Date Night on Daniel winner.

Bob won a $100 gift card to Mr. Mike's Steakhouse Casual and a Cineplex gift card courtesy of Daniel Cram of Sutton Realty.

Fans of Benjamin William Hastings are getting some new music today. 

The Hillson United member released a live version of 'So Will I (100 Billion X)' on YouTube. 

Hastings posted about the song to social media. "This song has meant so much to me over the years. Will always love the ones I’ve done with my United fam but very happy to have my own live version out in the world. What an amazing night it was, so glad we captured it!"

Ellie Holcomb announced today that she will release a new album next month. 

The new album, All of My Days, is a collection of curated Psalms that have helped carry her through difficult times as well as played an encouraging role in the lives of her listeners through her “Memory Mondays,” where she sings Scripture verses to songs each week. She will release it alongside an expanded edition of her devotional Fighting Words.

The City of Grande Prairie has launched its annual survey for the Community Knowledge Campus (CKC) to gather feedback on residents’ satisfaction with amenities, membership value and overall satisfaction with the campus.

“This feedback survey is a valuable opportunity for us to understand how residents perceive CKC and what it offers,” said Community Knowledge Campus Director Angela Redding. “The input gathered will allow us to identify potential gaps that may exist and explore opportunities to enhance our services and amenities.”

The City of Grande Prairie invites everyone to join them for the new State of the City: Grander Conversations event happening on March 26 featuring a panel discussion with community leaders on what’s happening around the city and a look ahead to the future.

Featured speakers include City of Grande Prairie Chief Administrative Officer Shane Bourke, Northwestern Polytechnic President Dr. Vanessa Sheane, Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Tanya Oliver and Grande Prairie Police Service Superintendent John Respet.

The City of Grande Prairie has been informed that its application to the Government of Canada's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) has not been successful.

HAF is a national funding program aimed at helping municipalities address housing supply problems.

Sexsmith Secondary School and Eaglesham School will begin the upcoming 2024-2025 school year with new principals. Mrs. Ali Lario, current Assistant Principal of Sexsmith Secondary School, will move into the principal role, and Mr. Mark Pelley, who is new to Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD), will become the newest principal of Eaglesham School.