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Hebrews 10:19-25

Several years ago my family and I were invited to spend Thanksgiving weekend at a picturesque ski resort in Colorado with about five hundred single young adults, most of whom were staff personnel with Campus Crusade. I spoke all week on the subject of servanthood, emphasizing the importance of believers being those who help, encourage, affirm, and care for others. 

The Northwestern Alberta Foundation (NAF) is proud to announce its inaugural 7 Over 70 Celebration, an inspiring event to honor seven exceptional seniors who have made a lasting impact in Northwestern Alberta. The celebration will take place on June 7, 2025 at the Pomeroy Hotel, highlighting the dedication, passion, and achievements of individuals aged 70 and above.

Starting today, NAF invites the public to nominate outstanding seniors who have enriched Northwestern Alberta. This event emphasizes the importance of recognizing these remarkable contributors during their lifetimes.

County of Grande Prairie snow removal crews will resume residential snow removal in the Hamlet of La Glace and neighborhoods of Westlake Village & Whispering Ridge, tomorrow, December 4th.

When the digital “No Parking” signs along streets are visible, temporary parking restrictions are in place and street parking is not permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to ensure crews can work efficiently. Vehicles left on the street when a parking restriction is in place may be ticketed and/or towed.

With roads covered in snow and ice throughout the region, Grande Prairie Enforcement Services is encouraging motorists to pay attention to the roads and their vehicles while driving in winter conditions. 

Some winter driving tips include:

Welcome in 2025 with the City of Grande Prairie’s New Year’s Eve-ning Out event at Muskoseepi Park on December 31 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

New Year’s Eve-ning Out includes free and festive indoor and outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. The event features:

A flash freeze warning is in effect for the Peace Country today:

Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Temperatures are expected to fall rapidly. Previously melted snow and slush will freeze as the temperature drops quickly creating icy conditions.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.

Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather.

The 3rd Annual Seniors Light Parade is set to spread holiday cheer on Saturday, December 14th. What began a few years ago with a few decorated trucks visiting senior homes during the pandemic has grown into a beloved community tradition. Starting in Clairmont at 5:00 PM on December 14th, the parade will join the AG Society parade before heading to Grande Prairie to visit neighborhoods and senior homes, including Mackenzie Place, Pioneer Lodge, and Wild Rose Manor.

Former NFL player Randy Moss is asking for prayers as he battles an ongoing health issue. 

The former New England Patriots player turned ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown host was bombarded with messages after a recent broadcast in which Moss' eyes are yellow. 

"You were talking about my eyes last week," said Moss in a post on Instagram. "I just want to let the viewers know that me and my wife, me and my family, we are battling something internally."

A Canadian is among three climbers missing after they'd planned to climb New Zealand's highest peak.

A news release from the New Zealand Police says two Americans, Kurt Blair, 56, and Carlos Romero, 50, and the unnamed Canadian flew into Plateau Hut on Saturday morning and planned to summit Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook.

But the release says they didn't meet their planned flight out on Monday morning, and were reported overdue.

It says searchers located several climbing-related items which are believed to have belonged to the three men.

The Assembly of First Nations is hosting a special chiefs assembly in Ottawa today with child welfare, economic reconciliation and First Nations policing on the agenda.

The gathering comes after a testy October assembly where chiefs were divided on how to reform the First Nations child welfare system.