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The City is announcing a one-year naming rights agreement renewal for the Weyerhaeuser North Arena at Design Works Centre.

“We look forward to advancing our long-standing relationship with Weyerhaeuser for the north arena through the renewed naming rights agreement,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton. “The Weyerhaeuser North Arena has been a valuable community gathering place for participants, spectators and enthusiasts of ice activities since its initial naming in 2003. This is a legacy that we’re excited to continue throughout 2024.”

On Saturday night, Big Hearts for Big Kids held their annual concert fundraiser in support of the Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter Sunrise House.

More than 418 thousand dollars was raised and will go towards supporting and operating the facility.

The evening featured music and entertainment from Tenille Townes, Dean Brody, Caylee Hammack, and Eric Paslay, as well as a silent auction. 

Sunrise House provides temporary emergency shelter to youth who have become or are at risk of becoming homeless.

The Beef Cattle Research Council is still looking for producers to take part in their 2023 Canadian Cow-Calf Survey.

Cow-calf producers across Canada are being asked to share information about their 2023 calf crop.

Kathy Larson, one of the researchers involved says the online survey will take producers through a series of questions.

"It will take probably between 30 and 40 minutes of a producer's time. It's helpful to have some numbers at hand because you'll have to go back to details on how many females you exposed to breeding."

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is wishing King Charles a speedy recovery after Buckingham Palace revealed the monarch has been diagnosed with cancer. 

Trudeau says after hearing the news, he's thinking about the King, just like countless others across Canada and around the world. 

The palace did not release additional details, except to say the cancer is not related to the King's recent treatment for a benign prostate condition. 

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced an investment today of up to $89 million for 49 projects under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund.

This Fund is a key part of the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting processors in supply-managed sectors in addressing the impacts of recent international trade agreements.

A marching band from North Carolina recently posted a music video that has since gone viral.

The Blue and Gold Marching Machine of North Carolina A&T State University performed Elevation Worship's 'Praise.' 

Elevation Worship posted the video on their YouTube and used it as an opportunity to invite people to their upcoming performances. 

Watch the exciting video below. 

Based on a powerful true story, the award-winning faith-based movie The Hill hit the top spot on Netflix over the weekend. 

The film starring Dennis Quaid as a preacher is about his son, Rickey Hill overcoming huge physical ailments to make it to the major leagues in baseball. 

In late January the film hit Netflix's number one spot on their Top 10 movie chart. 

"No words! Netflix #1 movie in America," says the film's director, Jeff Celentano, on Instagram. "Crazy! Keep the thumbs up and we'll stay awhile. Thank you all for your undying support!!" 

A popular Christian band has added a new member to their family. 

Sidewalk Prophets lead guitarist Daniel Macal and his wife, Sadie, announced the birth of their baby girl on social media. 

Genesis 41:1–16

After those two full years, Joseph experienced a turning point in his life—on a day that seemed like any other day. That morning dawned like every other morning over the previous two years. Just like the morning that dawned before Moses saw the burning bush. Just like the morning that dawned before David was anointed by Samuel as the king-elect. For Joseph, just another dungeon day—except for one little matter Joseph knew nothing about: the night before Pharaoh had a bad dream.

Taking home two Grammy awards during the night of celebration, Lecrae was the big winner in the Christian categories. 

The Christian rapper from Atlanta took home the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Church Clothes 4. He also won Best Contemporary Christian Music Performace/Song for 'Your Power' featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard.