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Psychologist Jordan Peterson recently sat down with Jesus Revolution's Greg Laurie to talk all things God, heaven, and the afterlife. 

The video interview, which is also a podcast, lasted almost two hours as Laurie opened up about his son's death. Christopher Laurie was 33-years-old when he was involved in a car accident in 2008 that claimed his life. 

Protein Industries Canada has put an open call out for projects exploring the blending of pulses and cereal crops to create new ingredients and plant-based food products as well as improve existing ones in store shelves.  

1 Corinthians 1:4-5

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge

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An international group led by a Canadian is in Rome this week to push the Catholic Church to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy.

Newfoundlander Gemma Hickey is the board president of non-profit Ending Clergy Abuse, which is advocating for the church to adopt widespread rules requiring any priest or deacon found guilty of sexual abuse to be removed permanently from ministry. 

Matthew 11:28-29

In all my studies I've found only one place where Jesus Christ—in His own words—describes his own "inner man." In doing so, He uses only two words. He doesn't say: "I am wise and powerful," or "I am holy and eternal," or "I am all-knowing and absolute deity." Do you know what He said? Hold on, it may surprise you.

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:28-29).

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.

A lawyer representing the families of two teenage girls murdered by notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo said they had been denied the right to deliver their statements in person at Bernardo's upcoming parole hearing. The issue was raised by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during question period in the House of Commons Wednesday.

Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet after weeks of questions about the Edmonton MP's shifting claims of Indigenous identity and his business dealings.

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) has secured yet another local degree that will benefit northern communities and future generations. Starting in Fall 2025, aspiring elementary school educators will be able to obtain their full teaching qualification right in the Peace Country.

Adding a third degree, in under three years, is further evidence of NWP's responsiveness to learners and employers and an advantage of the polytechnic designation. 

County residents will continue to receive regular mail with minimal disruptions in service during the ongoing labour dispute between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). All important and urgent items will be sent via alternative couriers, and County departments will make items available for pick up or communicate by email, when possible.

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Superintendent Peter King of the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment would like to invite local community members to participate in upcoming town halls to discuss crime, public safety and policing issues in Grande Prairie area.

The town halls are open to all community members and provide a platform for participants to voice their concerns and help the RCMP better serve the public. The events will include a presentation and Q & A session. Registration is not required.