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Funeral For:  Elma Poetker nee Elias
Funeral Date: May 9, 2025 
Elma Poetker nee Elias, 90, of Steinbach formerly of New Bothwell, passed away Saturday, May 3rd at Rest Haven Care Home. She is survived by her husband Jacob, 3 daughters, 2 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by 1 daughter, 3 sons, and 3 great-grandchildren. 
The funeral service for Elma Poetker nee Elias will be held Friday, May 9th at 11am at Bothwell Christian Fellowship Church with burial at Silberfeld CMC Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 

As the change in season reels in the heat, it's hooking anglers along with it.

"(It's) being out on the water, just the peace and quiet of it. I mean catching fish is great, it's fantastic. But at the end of the day it's, and I think it's for a lot of fishermen, the quietness of being on the water," says Trevor Fehr of Fehr's Sporting Goods in Steinbach.

He says while there's plenty of fish that can be caught through the year, the seasons for others still need to open.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today, following months of the U.S. president targeting Canada with tariffs and taunts.

Carney and Trump will meet at the White House and the prime minister has said he expects "difficult, but constructive" conversations.

Carney has said the meeting will mark the beginning of a larger economic and security agreement between Canada and the United States.

Newly elected Conservatives and returning MPs are set to meet in Ottawa this morning as the party charts its path forward after last week's election loss to the Liberals.

Leader Pierre Poilievre, who lost his bid to continue representing the riding of Carleton after 20 years as the area's MP, will not be in the House of Commons when it opens later this month.

In a video posted on social media Monday afternoon, Poilievre says he has a lot to be thankful for after the election, including an expanded coalition of Conservative voters.

Manitoba's new Opposition leader apologized Monday for election campaign advertisements the Progressive Conservative party ran in the last election that promoted their decision to not search a landfill for the remains of two murder victims.

Obby Khan used his first legislature speech since winning the Tory leadership on April 26 to say sorry to the victims' families and to promise a new tone from his party.

The Chinese Communist Party enacted new restrictions on foreign missionaries there May 1, preventing them from preaching, evangelizing and establishing various religious organizations among other activities without official government approval.

James 5:16

"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

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Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

The world in which one person lives is too limited and restricted. When rubbing shoulders with another, we gain a panoramic view, which allows us to see the whole picture. "As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects man" (Proverbs 27:19). That's so picturesque! People provide a clear reflection of what is in the heart. A mirror goes only skin deep. The counsel of a friend reflects what is down inside. 

With only a slight chance of rain over the next several days, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service has issued a fire ban for the city of Winnipeg.

The ban prohibits Winnipeggers from having open fires, using backyard fire pits, fireworks or fire pits in City parks and use of solid fuel-burning appliances, including charcoal and wood burning appliances, even if a permit has previously been issued.

Propane and gas barbecues as well as fire tables are permitted.

Manitobans are being encouraged to take proactive steps to protect their families, homes, and communities during Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 4 to 10.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor says the week is a timely reminder of the power individuals and communities have to get ready for potential emergencies.