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The federal government expects to spend about $7 million this fiscal year to store and maintain four custom-made, portable hospitals that cost taxpayers more than $200 million to buy — facilities meant to bolster overwhelmed hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic that were barely used.

Early on in the pandemic, as the federal government moved at breakneck speed to respond to a global health crisis, it issued rush orders for these Mobile Health Units.

A 94-year-old university graduate is inspiring students around the world after walking across the stage more than 60 years after first starting her doctoral journey.

Virginia J. Morelock earned her Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction: Elementary Education through Liberty University Online Programs in September. On Friday, she finally celebrated her achievement in person, crossing the stage during Liberty’s 52nd Commencement ceremony in Lynchburg, Va.

“It’s been 63 years since I started,” Morelock said. “It’s very, very exciting.”

Ephesians 4:32

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

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Psalm 139:3

For Christmas one year we bought our children what was called "Ant City." This consisted of clear plastic plates on either side, filled with sand and ants. 

From our vantage point outside and above, we could see what these busy little creatures were doing underground. We watched as they tunnelled their way around, leaving a maze of trails.

In a similar fashion, God scrutinizes our paths. From where we are, tunnelling along, all we see is the sand immediately ahead, behind, and beside us. 

Indigenous groups in Canada say they want to see Pope Leo XIV continue the reconciliation work started by his predecessor, the late Pope Francis.

Francis was recognized as an ally of Canada's Indigenous Peoples and was known for advancing reconciliation efforts and apologizing — both in the Vatican and in Canada — for the Catholic Church's role in widespread abuses at residential schools.

His visit to Canada in 2022 was described as a "penitential pilgrimage" as Francis insisted on meeting with Indigenous survivors of residential schools and hearing their stories.

Alberta Sugar Beet Growers and Rogers Sugar have reached a new 5-year agreement.

The new supply agreement was announced in a press release on Friday.

Roger's Taber location is the only sugar beet processing facility in Canada. Established almost 75 years ago, the Taber facility is supported by approximately 200 Southern Alberta farm families, which supply the refinery with sugar beets. 

According to the ASBG website, those farms harvest about 900,000 tonnes of sugar beets annually, which are turned into 125,000 tonnes of sugar or nearly 2 million cups!

A powerful four-song video from Sanctus Real’s full-length concert at an Ohio prison is now available to the public, offering a glimpse into a special performance that brought hope and healing to hundreds of inmates.

What’s in a name? That’s a question Catholics often ask after a new pope is elected.

One of his first official acts of a new pope is to choose a name. Deeply symbolic, the name often reflects the pope's values or spiritual inspirations.  

Matthew 18:15

"If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over."

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Lack of progress means time is growing short to get a successfull crop into the ground in Southern Alberta.

Contract negotiations are dragging on for Alberta sugar beet producers.

It’s already early May, and Alberta Sugar Beet Growers and Rogers Sugar, the sole sugar-beet processing plant left in Canada, still haven’t hammered out a deal.

Jennifer Crowson, executive director with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers, cautioned the Western Producer in an email that she was limited in what she can share, other than that they are still in active negotiations.