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Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis – a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion.

"When (Francis) put out a book called 'The Name of God is Mercy,' I smiled. Because my episcopal motto is 'mercy within mercy within mercy' — very much that same understanding,” Bolen said in an interview.

"I had enormous respect for Pope Francis through his pontificate.”

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.

The Conservative leader was campaigning in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with just days to go before the federal vote on Monday and a day after he released the party's costed campaign platform.

The Winnipeg Police Service is warning about a growing social media trend resurfacing in local high schools involving graduating students and a live-action game known as “Assassin.”

The game sees players—typically Grade 12 students—attempt to “eliminate” each other using water pistols in an effort to be the last person standing, according to a release from police.

While intended as harmless fun among peers, the WPS points out that the game often extends beyond school property and can occur at any time of day, potentially alarming the general public.

The polar bears at the Assiniboine Park Zoo are about to get a needed upgrade. 

The Manitoba government said on Wednesday that the Assiniboine Park Conservancy will be provided with a $1.2 million grant to support the zoo’s Journey to Churchill exhibit.

The one-of-a-kind exhibit offers Manitobans and visitors the opportunity to learn about polar bear conservation.

1 Peter 1:18-19

"For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect."

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2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Reflect on God's gifts to you. In case you need a little help, read through Psalm 103.

The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature has apologized for saying an Opposition question was out of line and is threatening to toss politicians from the chamber if chaotic behaviour continues.

Tom Lindsey issued the apology a day after question period descended into a shouting match.

The Winnipeg Jets are in St. Louis on Thursday night looking to extend their 2-0 series lead and you can watch from the Canada Life Centre.

We're giving away pairs of tickets to the Whiteout Watch Party for Game 3. The game starts at 8:30 p.m.

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To enter, it’s super simple: 📱 Text the word "Jets" to the Shine Dental Talk & Text Line at 1.877.951.2486

You'll be entered for the watch party inside the Canada Life Centre, but act fast — you only have 24 hours to enter.

From spelling Bible terms to sword drills and quizzes, several students recently took part in the Bible Spelling Bee. 

Semilore, Peniel, and Abimbola from Redeemed Christian Church of God, House of Victory, were on the winning team. 

When asked why he participated in the Spelling Bee, Semilore said he wanted a challenge. "I wanted to give myself a challenge to see how good I was."

A new song has been released from Made in Manitoba artist, Emmy Xornam all about the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus dying on the cross.

Xornam hopes that after hearing "The Sacrifice," listeners will meditate on the ultimate sacrifice. "As Christians, the sacrifice of Jesus is the foundation of our belief. If Jesus did not actually go to the cross to make the sacrifice and to resurrect and come for us, we wouldn't actually have had hope and belief. I just want people to know that they've been justified."