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The case of an Ontario man who carried out a deadly attack on a Muslim family was the first to recognize terrorism on grounds of white supremacist ideology and further emphasized that terrorism isn't limited to those who belong to specific groups, experts and observers said after the landmark trial ended this week.

Nathaniel Veltman was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years for each of four counts of first-degree murder in the June 2021 attack that killed four members of the Afzaal family in London, Ont.

Genesis 44:17–34

This was Joseph's second part of the final exam. First came the vertical test. Had his brothers gotten to the place where they read the hand of God into their daily life? Yes. They had demonstrated this in their attitude. Next came the horizontal test. Which would they choose, themselves or Benjamin? Had there been any change in their hearts over the years?

Gold-medal Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton is sharing a powerful miracle story after being diagnosed with a third brain tumour. 

Hamilton has had a long journey with cancer, dating back to his first diagnosis of testicular cancer in 1997. Hamilton underwent surgery and chemotherapy to beat this initial diagnosis. Then in 2004, Hamilton was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. It would be the first of many as he was diagnosed with another brain tumour in 2006 and again in 2016.

Steven Malcolm's newest album is called BOATS and it's an acronym for 'Based on a Truth Story.'

"I love watching movies," says Malcolm in an exclusive interview. "I think what really pulls people is when the first thing when you press play, 'based on a true story.' I put my own twist on it."

Proverbs 14:22

"Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness."

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A fire advisory is in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area section of the Forest Protection Area due to drying conditions and high wind.

Under this advisory:

Existing fire permits are still valid.
New permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, only for essential burning.

Prohibited:

Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.

On February 1, 2024 the Fort St John RCMP executed search warrants on a residence where over $225,000 worth of recovered stolen items were seized.

As part of the ongoing investigation and attempts to return seized items to the rightful owners, the Fort St John RCMP is requesting the assistance of the public to return the following piece of surveying equipment.

The equipment consists of a tripod stand and two surveying head pieces.

The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) has started inviting both experienced Police Officers and new recruits to join the ranks of Alberta's newest municipal police service.

The Experienced Police Officer class is set to kick off this spring, targeting individuals with a minimum of 18 months' experience as sworn police officers in Canada. As a testament to GPPS’ commitment to attracting top-tier talent, experienced officers will benefit from a transitional allowance of up to $25,000.

With the province’s early start to the 2024 fire season and this winter’s lack of snow cover, County residents must now apply for a free fire permit and follow safe burning practices when using outdoor fires to clean up fallen branches and yard debris.

District Chief Matt Smith says that without the added moisture that snow provides, residents who decide to burn will need to be cautious.

Canadian grain customers like the quality and consistency of our crops.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) provides customers with statements of assurance and letters of analysis.

Derek Bunkowsky,  the CGC's chief grain inspector says statements of assurance are based on cargo monitoring on all bulk vessels of grain that are leaving Canada.