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Two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers "crossed the line" into criminal activity when they led a massive demonstration to Ottawa in 2022 and refused to leave, the Crown said in its final submissions on their criminal trial Tuesday.

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were among several organizers who brought a huge number of demonstrators and big-rig trucks to Ottawa two years ago to protest pandemic-era public health restrictions and vaccine mandates.

The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property.

The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed, mostly businesses and homes, the total number of housing units lost is about 800.

The figures were delivered to councillors by chief administrative officer Bill Given at a virtual meeting Tuesday.

Given said the numbers get even more daunting as the town moves forward with rebuilding because the lost structures equate to a $2.2-million loss in annual property tax revenue.

Revelation 3:14

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.

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Can't seem to get where you want to go fast enough?
Leave it to God.

Worried about your kids?
Leave it to God.

Living in a place you'd rather not be?
Leave it to God.

Looks like you won't graduate with honours?
Leave it to God.

No matter how hard you try, your life's partner simply is not responding?
Leave it to God.

Found a lump and you see the doctor tomorrow?
Leave it to God.

You've said the right words to that friend who is lost, and you've been all you know to be; still, zip?
Leave it to God.

Wildfire smoke in the Peace Country is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility.

The air quality health index for the Grande Prairie area is currently at 10+ which is very high risk.

Conditions are expected to continue for the remainder of today and most of the day tomorrow before slowly improving. 

During heavy smoke conditions, everyone is at risk regardless of their age or health.

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games completed many athletes from across the globe took to social media to share their talents go far beyond their athletic ability. 

German shot putter, Yemisi Ogunleye sat in a stairwell with fellow German, Malaika Mihambo who competed in the long jump, and sang Brandon Lake's 'Gratitude' along with national coach, Ulrich Knapp.

The 2024 Tools for School campaign has officially kicked off! 

Demands for school supplies in the Peace Country continue to grow, and the costs constantly increase.  

Executive Director of United Way Alberta Northwest Ken Loudon says, “Not everyone can afford to go out and buy everything they need. In fact, in our region alone, one in five children are living in poverty.” 

Railways across Canada are inching closer to strike conditions as nearly ten thousand workers haven't yet reached a deal on a new contract with Canada's biggest rail companies.

The Canadian Industrial Relations Board delayed a possible strike back in May to determine if there was any danger in the strike and has now given a date of August 22 for that strike to start if a new contract is not agreed on.

Christmas is still four months away, but singer, songwriter and storyteller Caroline Cobb is getting set to release her first book, a special advent devotional.

Four years ago, Cobb released an album, A Seed, A Sunrise, exploring the ache of Advent, the joy of Christmas, and the yearning for Christ's return.

The arrival terminals at airports in Toronto and Montreal were filled with cheers on Monday as fans and family gathered to give a hero’s welcome to Canadian Olympians returning home from the Paris Games with a record-breaking medal haul. 

The Summer Games saw Team Canada bring home an unprecedented number of medals — nine gold and 27 in total. Both were records for Canada at a non-boycotted Summer Olympics, surpassing previous highs set in Tokyo three years ago and 1992 in Barcelona.