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The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams from the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are excited to announce the call for nominations for the Passionate Heart Awards.

This annual event shines a spotlight on the extraordinary contributions of individuals, teams and businesses committed to improving lives in the community. The awards provide a unique opportunity to recognize the exceptional dedication and innovation in the social services sector.

Award Categories:

The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to offer its free community sandbox, helping residents keep sidewalks and driveways safer and slip-free throughout the winter season.

Located at the City Service Centre (9505 112 Street) near the south end of 112 Street, the sandbox provides sand to improve traction and support winter safety.

Here’s how residents can use the service:

The highly anticipated Holly-Day seasonal deals at the Eastlink Centre have returned in time for the festive season, on sale now until noon on December 24.

The Eastlink Centre Holly-Day promotions feature:

·Holly-Day 10 punch pass: Approximately 20 per cent off regular price punch passes. Valid December 27, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

·Eastlink Centre gift cards: Give the gift of an experience with a gift card redeemable for membership, programs, swimming lessons, drop-in and more!

Phil Wickham is gearing up to have a global concert for free. 

Wickham kicks off his So Cal Christmas Tour on Dec. 3, shared on Instagram that night one of the concert will be streamed on YouTube for viewers to watch at home. 

"It’s my pleasure to extend an invite to ALL of you to join us for night 1 of the So Cal Christmas Tour," the Instagram post said. 

14-year-old Jaukeem Fortson's journey on The Voice has come to an end. 

The young singer wowed the crowd a couple of weeks ago by singing  for King & Country's "God Only Knows."

Snoop Dog and Michael Bublé could be seen lifting their hands in worship, while Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani were almost brought to tears. 

for King & Country quickly reacted on social media, reposting his performance and letting him know they're now one of his biggest fans. 

A Canadian soldier deployed to Europe has died of medical complications.

The Canadian Armed Forces says Lt.-Col. Kent Miller was serving in Casteau, Belgium, when he died Monday.

It says he was serving under Operation Unifier, an Armed Forces program that trains Ukrainian military and security personnel in battlefield tactics and advanced military skills.

The military says Miller was an engineering officer with 24 years of experience in the Armed Forces.

Almost a decade after accidentally sending a text message to a stranger, Wanda Dench has plans to celebrate Thanksgiving with Jamal Hinton for a ninth straight year.

In 2016, Wanda Dench of Mesa, Arizona, sent a text message to what she thought was her grandson's phone, inviting him over for Thanksgiving dinner. However, her grandson had recently changed his phone number and instead, she messaged Jamal Hinton, who was sitting in class at Desert Vista High School.

Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of the grave challenge posed by the threat of massive new import tariffs from Canada's closest trading partner, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday following an emergency first ministers' meeting.

Health officials say a hiker reported missing in the wilds of northern British Columbia more than five weeks ago is on the path to recovery after being found alive amid frigid conditions.

Northern Rockies RCMP said that Sam Benastick was spotted on Tuesday when he flagged down two workers on a trail to Redfern Lake, which is about 250 kilometres southwest of Fort Nelson.

The workers recognized 20-year-old Benastick and took him to hospital, where police confirmed he was the missing hiker.

He had spent 50 days in the freezing wilderness. 

Update #2:  Highway 43 is now clear and open traffic.

Update: RCMP remain on scene at a serious motor vehicle collision, Highway 43 Westbound is open to single lane traffic. Eastbound lanes are fully open. Expect delays in the area, or use an alternate route.

Valleyview RCMP are currently on scene at a serious motor vehicle collision involving an ATV on Highway 43, in the area of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.

Highway 43 is currently closed. Police ask that the public avoid the area at this time.