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Canada has told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal it can't say when it will work through a backlog of some 140,000 cases related to First Nations child services.

That has led to a prominent child welfare advocate and First Nations leaders in Manitoba warning about an escalating crisis caused by Canada's inaction.

The popular Bible app, YouVersion has released the top verse from the app in 2024. 

This year, the top verse is Philippians 4:6, which says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

YouVersion Founder and CEO, Bobby Gruenewald says that the top verse is determined by a few factors. "Every year when we see the verse that people engage with the most, it's highlighted, bookmarked and shared the most throughout the year."

Matthew: 4-6

When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.”

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Psalm 46:10

How can we face the fog of our uneasy, uncertain future? All these terrifying events are happening—political unrest, terrorist threats and attacks, a struggling economy. What more can the future hold?
 
Verse 10 of Psalm 46 answers that. We will not worry. The text says, "cease striving..." The Hebrew simply uses one term in that command, and it means, "Stop!" What a great directive! STOP! 

On Friday, November 15, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit conducted a traffic stop on 94 Avenue Willow drive. During the traffic stop, multiple identity documents and mail belonging to multiple people that weren’t the female driver and sole occupant of the vehicle were located. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the additional seizure of break-in tools.

Vanessa Jordan (44) a resident of Grande Prairie, has been charged with:

The City of Grande Prairie would like to remind property owners to ensure that any outstanding property tax balances are paid before December 31, 2024, to avoid additional penalties.

Please note, due to the Canada Post strike, tax reminder letters may not be received by December 31 to notify property owners. If outstanding taxes are not paid by December 31, 2024, a six per cent penalty will be applied to the total outstanding balance on January 1, 2025, as outlined in Bylaw C-1138.

Nominations are now open for the City of Grande Prairie’s Women of Influence Awards 2025 presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging, now featuring five award categories to recognize women across various sectors in the community.

The Women of Influence Awards seek to recognize the women driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, creating opportunity for everyone in Grande Prairie. The awards highlight women who are championing gender equality, breaking barriers in their field, achieving new heights and advocating for greater access for all.

 On Nov. 29, 2024, at approximately 1:52 a.m., Fairview RCMP responded to reports from community members regarding a break and enter at a commercial site, located on Range Road 72. Upon arrival, two male suspects fled the scene. With the assistance of Police Dog Services, officers located and apprehended the suspects.

Dennis Grant Ford, a 52-year-old resident of Bezanson, Alta., has been charged with the following offences:

The Salvation Army in Grande Prairie has been a vital ministry in our area for over 100 years. 

Grande Prairie Community Services treat all people with respect. They care for those by sharing Jesus, resources, and their story with them. They build the community by providing opportunities for people to belong. They walk with them through changes in their lives without judgement. Jesus gives us hope and as we live in this hope, they allow others to discover the hope of Jesus in their own lives by demonstrating love in action and words. 

A prison ministry based out of Virginia is creating and hand-delivering 65,000 Hope Packs to those currently in prisons.

Good News Global has created Hope Packs for inmates this Christmas that include men and women in 18 states and 20 countries this Christmas.

Each pack contains a Christmas gift, card, 2025 calendar, food, hygiene items, and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.