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Funeral For:  Rita Sawatzky 
Funeral Date: May 11, 2025 
Rita Sawatzky, 94, of Steinbach passed away Monday, May 5th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. She is survived by 2 daughters, 1 son, and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband Jacob Klassen, her second husband Frank Sawatzky, and 1 grandson. 
Cremation has taken place. 
A memorial service for Rita Sawatzky will be held Sunday, May 11th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with ash interment at a later date. 
Donations may be made to MCC. 

This week, the Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre hosted a heartwarming celebration to honour eight remarkable centenarians.

The 200-bed personal care home in south Winnipeg celebrated the lives of eight centenarians on Tuesday with a once-in-a-lifetime party.

"Reaching the milestone of 100 years is a momentous achievement, and we are excited to celebrate these incredible individuals who have witnessed history, shared their wisdom, and contributed so much to our community," said Laurie Cerqueti, CEO of the Simkin Centre.

Alongside the help of many fans, Steven Curtis Chapman released a beautiful ode to all moms with his single "Speed of Love."

"Some of you may remember hearing this song I wrote about my mom & shared around Mother’s Day last year," says Chapman. "Well, I’m very excited to finally be releasing 'Speed of Love' into the world as we know it!"

Chapman released a shorter version on social media in 2024 for his mom, but this year, thanks to many fans sending in photos of their moms, he released the full song and music video. 

Baptize California has done it for a second year in a row, hosting an event in which thousands were baptized at Huntington Beach.

Just under a year ago, Baptize California hosted a praise and worship church service on the beach as a record-breaking 12,000 people were baptized. This year 7,752 people were baptized in the ocean and other baptismal tanks over the course of 10 hours. 

Senior federal officials have been looking quietly for ways to bring together Canadians who don't see eye to eye on the economy, immigration and social issues.

With a general election looming, officials prepared to meet last November to brainstorm solutions to the problem of social fragmentation, according to an internal presentation drafted by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to brief Canada's premiers today following his seemingly successful first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Carney and Trump spent about two hours together at the White House, including about half an hour in front of the cameras in the Oval Office, and a private luncheon.

Both leaders were accompanied by senior members of their cabinets and their chiefs of staff.

A 34-year-old man from Winnipeg is dead following a collision Sunday morning near Stonewall.

The crash happened around 10 a.m. on Highway 67, just east of Highway 7 in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood.

Stonewall RCMP say a semi was travelling west on Highway 67 when an SUV in the eastbound lanes crossed the dividing line and collided head-on with the semi truck. 

The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man from Winnipeg, was transported to hospital, where he died of his injuries.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

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Psalm 1:1-6

The essential question isn't difficult to state: How can I, a person who has absorbed so many years of mediocre thinking, change? How can I, like a caterpillar, move from squirming in the dirt to enjoying the sweet nectar in God's creation? As in the caterpillar's case, a radical metamorphosis must occur. It is a process that will be difficult, demanding, and lengthy—but, oh, how sweet the results! If you are really serious about conquering mediocrity (which, remember, starts in the mind), then I have three words to offer—memorize, personalize, and analyze.

Manitoba's new Opposition leader says his party wants changes and clarity on a bill by the NDP government that would add gender expression to the province's human rights code.

The bill, now making its way through the legislature, would include protections for people to be called by their preferred pronouns.

Progressive Conservative Leader Obby Khan said Tuesday he has heard concerns by some members of the public who fear people could face a complaint for addressing someone by the wrong gender.