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There has been a steady rise in the number of people seeking asylum at a major border crossing south of Montreal, border officials said Tuesday amid concerns that Trump administration policies could drive another massive influx of migrants to Canada.

The rise in would-be refugees at the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle crossing coincides with the looming expiration of the temporary status of hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States.

Hebrews 1:3

"The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven."

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1 Corinthians 15:19-22

Downtown Winnipeg will soon be transformed into a sea of white.

The province announced Tuesday that the Winnipeg Jets Whiteout Street Parties will return and the Manitoba government will provide funding to help fans celebrate.

Brandon Lake made a special appearance during a recent episode of American Idol. 

Two contestants, Rylie and Breanna, sang a duet version of Lake's single "Gratitude."

Jelly Roll, the artist in residence for this season of American Idol, interrupted the judges to make a video call to Lake. 

Funeral For:  Julia Wiebe 
Funeral Date: April 11, 2025 
Julia Wiebe, 76, of Morris passed away Saturday, April 5th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach. She is survived by 2 daughters, and 1 son. She was predeceased by 1 sister and 2 brothers. 
The celebration of life for Julia Wiebe will be held Friday, April 11th at 2pm at Morris Fellowship Chapel with burial at Hespeler Cemetery, Niverville.  
Viewing will be at Morris Funeral Home Thursday, April 10th from 7 to 8pm and at the church prior to the service. 

A 35-year-old man is in custody after numerous batteries were stolen from a property in the RM of West St Paul. 

RCMP say the batteries, which are used on large roadway notification signs, were found at a home in Winnipeg earlier this week. 

An investigation led officers to a home on Lincoln Avenue in Winnipeg, where they found 26 deep-cycle batteries, along with 11 commercial solar panels worth an estimated $25,000. 

Funeral For:  Tina Wiebe nee Wolfe 
Funeral Date: April 10, 2025 
Tina Wiebe nee Wolfe, 79, of Morden formerly of Lowe Farm, passed away Saturday, April 5th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Peter, 4 daughters, and their families. She was predeceased by 1 daughter. 
The funeral service for Tina Wiebe nee Wolfe will be held Thursday, April 10th at 2pm at Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial at Kronsweide Cemetery. 

A 17-year-old singer who recently auditioned on American Idol is using the platform to put God front and centre. 

Canaan James Hill, a content creator who graduated early from high school, says he is currently in preaching.

"I want to go forth with my gift and do what God has called and chosen me to do," said Hill

For his audition, he sang Earnest Pugh's "I Need Your Glory."

The Winnipeg Baroque Festival is well underway, and local audiences have been basking in a rich lineup of early music masterpieces since March 30. But one of the most anticipated events of the festival is still to come: a performance of Membra Jesu Nostri by the choir at All Saints Anglican Church led by Dr.