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On Sept. 27, 2024, at approximately 12 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a report of a road rage incident at the intersection of 84 Avenue and 108 Street, in which a male was assaulted by another male. The suspect was driving a black Chrysler 300 with a tinted licence plate cover.

Global Affairs Canada began booking blocks of seats on the few remaining commercial flights leaving Lebanon on Friday as it issued another urgent plea for any Canadians in the country to leave immediately.

"Canadians need to leave now and we are helping with that," Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said in a statement on X late Friday afternoon.

"Canada has secured seats for Canadians on the limited commercial flights available. If a seat is available, please take it."

The world is looking to Saskatchewan as a key source for agri-food products.

Statistics show non-durum wheat exports have reached $1.7 billion for the current year.

Canola seed and canola oil have hit $1.3 and $1.1 billion respectively, with several other agri-food exports on track to surpass this year's $1 billion export mark.

Agriculture Minister David Marit says the global marketplace is also recognizing Saskatchewan as a provider of the most sustainable products grown anywhere.

The ongoing strike at the Port of Vancouver is estimated to be costing Canada's grain industry $35 million a day in lost exports. 

About 650 Grain Services Workers walked off the job Tuesday morning at the Port of Vancouver over contract issues with the Vancouver Terminal Elevators Association (VETA).

VETA represents six grain export terminals Viterra's Cascadia and Pacific Terminals, Richardson International Terminal, Cargill Limited Terminal, the G3 Vancouver Terminal and Alliance Grain Terminal which operate at the Port. 

A former parliamentarian is suspected of "having worked to influence parliamentary business" on behalf of an unnamed foreign government, Canada's spy service told a federal inquiry Friday.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service also cited indications that an unspecified foreign government engaged in meddling to reduce the likelihood of a specific Liberal candidate of being elected federally.

Multi-platinum songwriter and worship leader Mack Brock has released a new album, his first with Centricity Music.

This Is Holy, a full-length album, is a collection of original anthems that Brock hopes will remind listeners that there is a God who is trustworthy and deserving of all praise.

Former contestant of Season 22 of 'The Voice,' bodie, has officially released his debut EP. 

The album, Happy to be Here, features six tracks, including his recently released songs, 'RIP', 'GOD DID', and 'whisper and the wind.'

"The EP is a project of six songs varying in topics and tones," said bodie. "The lyrics are honest and transparent, and the sound is fresh and alternative. I hope these songs inspire you."

bodie blew fans away on 'The Voice' when he performed his rendition of Brandon Lakes' hit song 'Gratitude' during the show's finale. 

Canadian Christian artist, David Bracken has released his new single Sufficient, a deeply personal song that reflects his journey through illness, faith, and resilience.  

After battling COVID-19 and subsequent respiratory issues, Bracken faced challenges in regaining his voice.  

“This has been a monkey on my back for about two years,” he shared.  

Despite the difficulties, Bracken said the experience taught him valuable lessons about grace.  

A coalition of disability rights organizations has launched a Charter challenge against a part of Canada's law on medical assistance in dying, calling it an "abandonment” of people with disabilities. 

The group announced Thursday that it had filed a notice of application to challenge what's known as track two of the MAID law, which it argues has resulted in premature deaths.  

Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

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