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Funeral For:  George Klassen 
Funeral Date: April 22, 2025 

Phil Wickham has released a new worship song with a twist on a Rich Mullins song from 2004.

The new track, "What an Awesome God," includes the chorus of Rich Mullins' "Awesome God" with new verses, production and interpretation.

The Winnipeg Jets closed out their regular season with a 2-1 overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night, and will kick off the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday evening at home.

Mark Scheifele played the hero in the extra frame, scoring just 1:11 into overtime to seal the win. Neal Pionk had the other goal for Winnipeg, while Connor Hellebuyck turned aside 30 shots to earn the victory.

The Jets finish the season with a record of 56-22-4, setting a franchise-best 116 points to win the Presidents’ Trophy.

A couple from England, formerly from Manic Drive and Seventh Day Slumber, have reached out to share their compassion with one of their biggest fans, Tasha Wiese. 

Keith and Talia Comer met while touring on the road across North America over a decade ago. Keith was formerly in the Christian band Manic Drive, and Talia was in the Christian band Seventh Day Slumber. While touring and making their way through Manitoba, they met a huge fan of their music, Steinbach woman Tasha Wiese. 

Forrest Frank is asking for prayers for his country star friend Thomas Rhett after he was injured at his concert over the weekend. 

In a video posted on social media, you can see Forrest invite Rhett, who is sitting in the audience, to the stage to sing "Nothing Else."

However, on his way down to the stage, the 35-year-old country singer missed a step and injured his ankle. 

He fought through the pain and performed the song before heading backstage for medical attention.

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) Festival Chorus is performing the 300-year-old choral masterpiece, St. John Passion, this weekend in Winnipeg.

The retelling of the Passion story, written by J.S. Bach, weaves the Easter story using choir, orchestra, and soloists. 

A pair of Interlake communities will soon have access to new fire trucks. 

The province announced Wednesday that it is investing more than $500,000 in fire protection services in the Town of Winnipeg Beach and the RM of St. Laurent. 

"We want to make sure that our first responders have the equipment they need to protect Manitoba families in communities across the province," said Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard. "We’re proud to support municipalities to purchase new fire trucks and equipment that will keep you safe."

The premiers of Manitoba and Nunavut are hopeful a proposed hydroelectric and fibre optic project is moving closer to fruition and are seeking federal money.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok have signed a memorandum to work together on the project and ask Ottawa for capital funding.

The proposed Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link would see a 1,200-kilometre line built through northern Manitoba to several Nunavut communities west of Hudson Bay that currently use diesel to generate electricity.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aligned on support for new oil and gas pipelines as a matter of national security during the French language election debate Wednesday night.

Dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump was a running theme as the four main federal party leaders took the stage in Montreal for the first of two debates. Even the debate moderator Patrice Roy cited the elephant in the room as he pitched questions on immigration, affordability and Canadian identity.

Fans of the Winnipeg Jets get to cheer on the NHL-leading club each game, and Lorne Korol serves as the chaplain to the team and cheers them on and off the ice as well. 

"I come alongside them and support them," says Korol. "I'll be there to support the guys via text and maybe see them around the rink. Just trying to come alongside them and be a calming voice in their lives because there is a lot of pressure on them."