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The County of Grande Prairie received a report yesterday afternoon of a bear sighting in the Sprucewood Park subdivision, which is located south of the City of Grande Prairie along Highway 40.

They are asking the public to take the following precautions:

• Be cautious and stay alert and watch for signs of animal activity.  
• Do not approach the bear
• Keep children and pets close.

Information provided by the County of Grande Prairie

On Oct. 16, 2024, at 12:40 p.m., Fairview RCMP assisted by the K Division collision reconstructionist team, responded to a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 732 and Township Road 830 in Fairview.

Upon arrival officers began an investigation into the collision which involved a full-size pick-up truck and a small sedan.

The driver of the sedan, an 82-year-old female resident of Fairview, was declared deceased at the scene.

The 23-year-old male driver of the truck was not injured.  Alcohol and drugs were not a contributing factor.

When Forrest Frank originally wrote his chart-topping song, 'Good Day,' he never knew how relevant the message of God's presence and support would be in his own life. 

 AI can be a touchy subject, especially when it comes to its place in the church.

Jason Moore author of AI and the Church: A Clear Guide for the Curious and Courageous says AI is neither inherently good nor inherently evil. He says it is a neutral tool capable of achieving remarkable feats when used wisely.

Moore has hands-on experience in the local church, giving him a deep understanding of the concerns ministry leaders and congregants have when introducing new technology such as AI.

After an astronaut got stuck in space for much longer than expected, two senior citizens from his church received a surprise that was out of this world. 

Barry Wilmore, a member and elder of Providence Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas, recently went to space for what should have been a week-long mission. 

In June, Wilmore and fellow astronaut Suni Williams were launched into space as the first humans to ride a Boeing Starliner spacecraft. During the launch, the spacecraft had issues with its thrusters, as well as leaking helium. 

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is urging chiefs to vote in favour of a landmark child welfare deal with Ottawa, saying she doesn't think a better agreement would be possible under a different federal government.

Some chiefs are campaigning to vote down the $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement at an assembly in Calgary this week.

While Pakistan has committed to equal rights for women, cultural and societal barriers remain.

According to UN Women in a report this year, women in Pakistan face disadvantages in "every sphere of life," including education and employment.

Psalm 25:14-15

The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.

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John 3:16

Shortly after World War II, the saddest sight for American soldiers who were picking up the pieces in ravaged Europe, was that of little orphaned children starving in the streets of those war-torn cities.

Lauren-Michael Sellers recently performed "Oceans" by Hillsong for the judges of The Voice TV show and got all four judges to turn their chairs. 

"I love this song," said judge and well-known singer Gwen Stefani. She was also the first to hit the button and see who was singing. 

Sellers is from Birmingham, Alabama, and is 35 years old.