Fairview RCMP lay charges in break and enter

On Jan. 22, 2025, Fairview RCMP responded to a report from a community member of a of a possible break and enter to a business in the area of Township Road 823 in Fairview.

Fairview RCMP members attended and saw evidence of breaking in, so requested the assistance of RCMP Police Dog Services.  Together, they were able to locate and then charge 2 individuals.

Ryan Stanley Wright (42), a resident of Fairview, was charged with break and enter.

Quinn Throness releases new song “Work You’ve Begun”

Quinn Throness has unveiled her latest single, Work You’ve Begun, a heartfelt song inspired by her personal spiritual journey. Written in the quiet hours of the night, the song reflects on the universal Christian desire to grow in Christ’s likeness and the promise from Philippians 1:6 that God will continue His work in us until it is complete. 

Duck Dynasty returning after 8-year hiatus without patriarch Phil Robertson

Exciting news for fans of Duck Dynasty. The popular docu-series is being rebooted and will return to screens this summer. 

The latest version of this show will be called Duck Dynasty: The Revival and will feature Willie and Korie Robertson and their growing adult children as they pass down their legacy and plan the future of their family business, Duck Commander.  

A&E has ordered two seasons of the show, which will mean 20 one-hour episodes.  

Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns

Canada's financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder proceeds from fentanyl dealing and production.

In an operational alert, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada says there is reason to believe people are depositing and withdrawing funds at online casinos to disguise proceeds from the traffic in deadly fentanyl and other opioids as wagers and winnings.

Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home.

When asked by Radio-Canada on Tuesday if U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order sending federal workers back to the office five days a week is a good idea, Poilievre said that what matters is whether or not public servants do the work.

He said that work is not getting done now within the federal government, though he fell short of going into detail about public servants' productivity.

Harry Balfour School gets outdoor rink thanks to community support

The students at Harry Balfour School have another reason to love their new school. Thanks to an overwhelming amount of support from local businesses and residents, a new outdoor skating rink has become a reality.

The school would like to thank ARC Resources for purchasing the rink, Five Mile Hall Agricultural Society for graciously allowing the school to use its land for the ice surface, and the County of Grande Prairie for its support and encouragement to have it built.

Iranians punished with longer prison sentences for practicing Christianity

Christians in Iran were sentenced to a combined total of over 250 years in prison last year — a sixfold increase compared to 2023, a report released on Monday revealed.

In all, 96 Christians were sentenced to a combined 263 years behind bars in 2024. That’s compared to 22 Christians sentenced to 43½ years in 2023.

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