Fire breaks out in Fort St. John residence

At approximately 6:00 pm on February 6, the Fort St. John Fire Department responded to reports of black smoke coming from a second-floor window at a residence located above a commercial building at 8111 100 Avenue.

Crews arrived to find a working fire and initiated an aggressive fire attack, deploying hose lines to bring the fire under control. A total of five apparatus and 15 firefighters responded to the incident.

Peace Regional RCMP investigate motor vehicle collision

On Feb. 8, 2025, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report of a collision on Highway 688, between Township roads 845 and 844.

Peace Regional RCMP members attended and worked in partnership with Northern Sunrise County Fire Department, Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and were assisted by the RCMP Collision Reconstruction Analyst.

Pastor John MacArthur released from hospital

John MacArthur from Grace Community Church has been released from hospital after complications following a heart valve replacement. 

On January 5, staff pastor and church elder, Tom Patton said that MacArthur's recovery from surgery had been much slower than expected, with occasional setbacks affecting his heart, lungs and kidneys.

On February 7, church elder and executive director of Grace to You, Phil Johnson said MacArthur is at home recovering. 

Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador

The Canadian ambassador to France says threats by United States President Donald Trump to invade another country violate international law.

"I'm just saying that in order to respect international law, you don't threaten your neighbours by invasion," Stéphane Dion said.

Trump has said he wouldn’t rule out using military force to take over Greenland, which is part of Denmark. 

Trump said again Sunday that he wants to see Canada become a U.S. state after being asked about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent comments saying that Trump is not joking. 

Philadelphia Eagles give glory to God after winning Super Bowl LIX

Philadephia Eagles fans are waking up feeling prideful after their team defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX.

The Chiefs were trying to make history by becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowls, but those dreams were quickly crushed after two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes was intercepted twice and sacked six times by Philadelphia's defence. 

Steven Curtis Chapman drops heartfelt love song for wife of 40 Years, in time for Valentine's Day

Steven Curtis Chapman released a new single, "Forever the Love of My Life," all about his wife and just in time for Valentine's Day. 

"I started writing a song a while ago for my bride of 40 years (as of this past October! WOW!)," says Chapman. "I finally finished it and played it for her on her birthday back in November…and she liked it…A LOT!"

Verse of the day: February 10

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

"If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing."

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Not alone

Genesis 21:16-17

When Hagar was forced to leave Abraham’s camp, she wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba, a region roughly 30 miles southwest of Hebron. Hagar, like most suddenly single parents, faced the challenge of having to survive alone, having to make too little provision cover too many needs, and wondering if God still cared.

Perhaps you’re experiencing a time in your life when you feel absolutely alone. Your future is bleak, and you can’t remember the last time you really laughed. Your soul is parched, and you don’t know where to turn.