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A Winnipeg police officer and a child are recovering following a collision involving a school bus and police cruiser Friday afternoon. 

The crash happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Provencher Boulevard and St. Jean Baptiste.

The bus was transporting 15 elementary-aged children when the crash occurred. 

One child was treated and cleared at the scene, while one officer sustained minor injuries.

No one required transport to the hospital.

The children were safely transferred to another bus.

Funeral For:  Leona Enns 
Funeral Date: February 26, 2025 
Leona Enns, 88, of Grunthal passed away Wednesday, February 19th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. She is survived by 2 daughters, 1 son, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband John.  
The funeral service for Leona Enns will be held Wednesday, February 26th at 1pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.   

Funeral For:  Louise Klassen 
Funeral Date: February 25, 2025 
Louise Klassen, 100, of Winnipeg passed away Friday, February 14th at Donwood Personal Care Home. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 1 brother and sister-in-law. 
The funeral service for Louise Klassen will be held Tuesday, February 25th at 1pm at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street. 
Donations may be made to MCC. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg. 

Dave Lavery coined 'Canadian Dave,' was released three weeks ago after being held captive by the Taliban for 77 days. Lavery is sharing what got him through that gruelling situation. 

"I was born in Winnipeg in 1960," says Lavery. "Right now we're living overseas in Dubai. I'm now in Perth, Ontario visiting family and I'll be heading off to Vancouver. It's so good to be here with this foundation."

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' partners with prison ministry to witness testimonies, praise, and baptisms

'Dog the Bounty Hunter,' along with the prison ministry God Behind Bars, recently teamed up and saw many incarcerated men give their lives to Jesus in one of the country's toughest prisons. 

The most recent visit took place at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA, where the gospel message was shared with over 700 men in prison. 

1 John 4:18

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."

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Voters in Transcona will have multiple opportunities to cast their ballots ahead of the provincial byelection, with advance voting set to begin on March 8 and election day scheduled for March 18.

Advance voting locations

Eligible voters can vote at either of the following advance polling locations before election day:

Manitoba’s ethics commissioner says Premier Wab Kinew didn't violate conflict of interest rules in writing a children's book.

Jeffrey Schnoor dismissed the complaint by Fort Garry legislature member Mark Wasyliw, who accused Kinew of violating the Conflict of Interest Act.

Wasyliw alleged Kinew submitted his children's book, "An Anishinaabe Christmas," to Penguin Random House after he became premier in 2023, breaching conflict of interest rules.

In a decision Wednesday, Schnoor said the allegation is unfounded.

Galatians 3:29

The Bible doesn’t try to paint its heroes as anything but real people with real flaws.

Consequently, Abraham becomes real, not despite his frailties, but because of them. Like all real people, he had weaknesses. Some of them are disappointing to look at, but they help us see the whole man. And those weaknesses help us learn how to regard our own.

Selkirk RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old man.

Kristopher Sandy was last seen Feb. 20 at around 10 p.m. leaving his home to go for a drive in the R.M. of St. Clements.

Sandy's vehicle was found damaged in a ditch off Highway 12 just before 7 a.m. Friday.  However,  when crews arrived on scene there was no one in the vehicle. 

Sandy is described 6’0 tall, thin build, shoulder-length curly dark hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey jacket and jeans.