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Funeral For:  Werner Trapp 
Funeral Date: June 19, 2025 
Werner Trapp, 98, of Steinbach passed away Wednesday, June 11th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by 2 sons, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Helene, 1 sister, and 1 brother. 
The funeral service for Werner Trapp will be held Thursday, June 19th at 1pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel Wednesday, June 18th from 7 to 8pm. 

Five people were arrested late last week after a man was seen pointing a handgun at passing cars. 

The incident happened at around 8:30 a.m. last Thursday in the area of Burrows Avenue and McKenzie Street. 

When police arrived, they say they saw a man run into a home in the 600 block of Alfred Avenue. 

With assistance from the Tacitcal Support Team and the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Unit, officers were able to find and safely arrest five people within the residence. 

A 36-year-old man is in custody after an hours-long standoff over the weekend. 

Just after 5 a.m. on Saturday, officers were called to a home in the 100 block of Grove Street for the report of shots fired. Officers quickly learned the suspect had recently been in a dispute with the occupants of the home, and he had returned armed and shot at the house. No one was injured. 

Earlier this spring, Danny Gokey released his single “Only For a Moment,” and he's now opening up about the story behind the song.

"When I was younger, I kept a secret buried deep within me that I hid from everybody, even my parents. It was something I planned on telling no one," said Gokey in a post on social media. "In my young adolescent mind, I had already convinced myself that God rejected me because of it, so I tried harder to keep it hidden because I couldn't bear the thought of any more rejection from anyone else."

The Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) is gearing up for a meaningful event next week, as they welcome local-born artist, scholar, and poet Gareth Brandt for a special exhibit and talk on Wednesday, June 18th at 7 p.m. 

Brandt will be presenting a temporary art exhibit titled “Radical Roots”, showcasing his original paintings and poetry that reflect on the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism. The exhibit will run from June 18 to June 28. 

The evacuation order for Pimicikamak Cree Nation has officially been lifted. 

Chief David Monias announced on Sunday that families could begin returning home starting Monday. 

"Fire crews have made steady progress in containing the wildfire near Pimicikamak thanks to aerial and ground suppression efforts, including water bombers and helicopters," said Chief David Monias in a video posted on Facebook. "While smoke is still visible, there is no direct threat to the community."

The Gary SouthShore RailCats (9-24) avoided a series sweep at the hands of the Winnipeg Goldeyes (15-18) Sunday afternoon with a 9-1 victory at U.S. Steel Yard.
 
The RailCats got on the board in the bottom of the third inning when first baseman Joe Suozzi drew a bases-loaded walk that forced in LG Castillo. One pitch later, right fielder Jake Guenther – claimed off waivers from the Goldeyes one week ago – hit a grand slam to right field to make the score 5-0.
 

As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders at the G7 summit in Alberta, analysts say Canada's most important goal will be to keep the G7 from falling apart — even if that means not issuing a joint statement.

"Keeping this informal international organization together will, I think, be a mark of success," said Sen. Peter Boehm, a former diplomat who played a central role in Canada’s participation in the G7 for decades.

A worldwide ministry is dedicating this month to shedding light on the persecuted reality many Christians face for their faith, and they're asking churches to stand with them. 

"We serve the church and still do provide Bibles," says Gary Stagg, the Executive Director of Open Doors Canada. "We provide Christian literature, training, discipleship, trauma counselling, social economic development, and also help in crisis situations."

The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada are not just reflections of the past, but are very much needed "in the here and now," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday. 

Starmer said the two Commonwealth members think and work alike, having collaborated for years on issues of security, defence, trade and the economy.

Starmer met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Sunday before the two leaders headed for the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta.