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On November 28, 2024, the Fort St John RCMP received a report of several incidents over the past week involving students at the Energetic Learning Campus in Fort St John. The incidents appear to involve a small group of students being targeted by another group. Fort St John RCMP frontline members attended the Energetic Learning Campus and initiated an investigation, speaking with victims and staff.

National collection week for Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child program has come and gone, but it’s not too late to make a global impact. Canadians who want to pack gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need can still do so online at PackaBox.ca.

On Nov. 28, 2024, at approximately 4 a.m., Valleyview RCMP responded to fatal two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 43 in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Alta. Highway 43 was closed for several hours as emergency crews were responding on scene.

Both vehicles involved have been identified and we are continuing to investigate the incident.

A 31-year-old male was located deceased on the scene.

The RCMP send their condolences to the friends and family of the deceased.

Information provided by RCMP

A popular Christian artist will soon be performing on one of the biggest stages in sports. 

On Thursday, Lauren Daigle posted to Instagram saying that she will be performing at the Superbowl LIX. 

"It's real. So incredibly thankful for the chance to sing alongside Trombone Shorty at the Superbowl LIX!," she captioned the post. 

Lots of snow this weekend!

For GP and area, A long period of snowfall, with total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm, will continue until Monday.

Total snowfall amounts could reach as high as 50 cm in some locations.

Snowfall will intensify this morning, with totals of 10 to 20 cm expected by this evening.

Snow will become very light tonight but is expected to intensify again on Saturday and will continue through the weekend.

Snow will end on Monday.

The Liberals' GST holiday bill is one step closer to becoming law after it was passed by a majority of the House of Commons late Thursday night. 

The two-month tax break covers dozens of items, including children's clothes and toys, video games and consoles, Christmas trees, restaurant and catered meals, wine, beer, candy and snacks. It would take effect on Dec. 14 and run until Feb. 15, 2025.

Crises can happen in a moment, but they can also drag on beyond all expectations. Yet God has sustained His people in the Middle East to be His hands and feet during years of tumult.

Take Lebanon. It has endured decades of conflict and economic collapse. The current war no one wanted has displaced an estimated 1.3 million people.

Producers in agriculture are always looking at different ways to conduct their business more efficiently, and cattle producers are no exception. With the winter months always providing a challenge for ranchers to feed their cattle, bale grazing has become more popular in use. Lynnae Ylioja is a range management extension specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture in the Government of Saskatchewan who explains bale grazing and it’s benefits. 

Psalm 136:1

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.

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Lamentations 3:25-29

If you want to trust God to remember you, stop running and start waiting! "The LORD is good to those who wait for Him" (Lamentations 3:25a). Stop running! Wait patiently.

Next, start seeking Him. "The LORD is good to those who seek Him" (v. 25b). So, instead of ignoring Him, return to His open arms and start seeking Him again.