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Ephesians 5:15-16

I think we need to sign a mental declaration of independence. Let's put our names on the line, pledging ourselves with firm resolve, much like those brave men did on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia when they signed the Declaration of Independence.

Over 1,000 young adults are gathering in Winnipeg this weekend to worship and grow in faith.

The Collide Conference takes place Friday night, and throughout the day on Saturday.

You can still get tickets here.

Amanda Cook has come home to Winnipeg to help lead worship, and there is a big lineup of main speakers as well as breakout sessions.

The federal riding of Terrebonne in Quebec has gone from the Liberals' win column back to the Bloc Québécois after a postelection vote validation process.

Bloc candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, who had represented the riding since 2021, said in a social media post that she came out with a lead of 44 votes and that a judicial recount will take place.

"For someone to be officially elected, you have to wait until the end of this process," Sinclair-Desgagné wrote in French. "I hope to have the honour of representing Terrebonne again in the coming years."

Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle River—Crowfoot riding in Alberta.

Kurek says he is "temporarily" stepping aside as MP for the riding, which he has held since 2019.

The Conservative party confirms that Poilievre will run in the Battle River—Crowfoot byelection once it's called.

Winnipeg police are warning the public about a sharp rise in counterfeit Canadian currency circulating throughout the city since the start of 2025.

According to the Winnipeg Police Service’s Financial Crime Unit, officers have seized more than $12,000 in fake bills during the first quarter of the year—more than double the reports seen during the same period previously.

The Manitoba government is providing over $350,000 to establish a new Indigenous Women's Support Team. 

The new team will increase the presence of the Downtown Community Safety Partnership in downtown Winnipeg and will provide safe supports and services for Indigenous women.

Brandon Lake is still in awe after being asked to pray over Jelly Roll and his team during Stagecoach 2025. 

"Grateful that we have a God that not only CAN meet us anywhere, but actually WANTS to meet us anywhere and with anyone who calls on Him. One of my fav moments from @stagecoach," said Brandon Lake in a post on Facebook. 

In the video of Lake praying, you can see him surrounded by Jelly Roll and his wife, Alyssa DeFord. Machine Gun Kelly was also spotted in the prayer circle. 

The Winnipeg Police Service says that a missing 13-year-old girl has been safely located.

Last week, police said that the teen was last seen on February 22, 2025, in the St. Boniface area of Winnipeg.

Police say that she was reported missing to the Winnipeg Police Service on April 24, 2025.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, the WPS sent out another release saying the girl had been found safe.

Police and family members thanked the public for their help.

The release date for Season 5 of The Chosen has officially been announced. 

The Chosen: Last Supper will premiere on Prime Video in the U.S. on June 15 and in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and Latin America in July. 

The theatrical debut in March in the U.S. and April 11 internationally saw huge success, grossing $60 million and counting.

Funeral For:  Ruth Klassen nee Letkeman 
Funeral Date: May 4, 2025 
Ruth Klassen nee Letkeman, 77, of Winnipeg formerly of Morden, passed away Wednesday, April 30th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Frank, and 1 son.  
The funeral service for Ruth Klassen nee Letkeman will be held Sunday, May 4th at 2pm at Bethel Bergthaler Church, Hochfeld with burial at Haskett Cemetery.