Listening with returned ears

Psalm 19:14

David sums up his feelings in Psalm 19 with a brief prayer. In fact, these three lines are some of the most familiar in the entire book of Psalms.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. (v. 14)

Parking spot argument turns violent: Woman struck by SUV

A 40-year-old woman is facing an assault charge after an argument over a parking spot turned violent.

At around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, officers were called to a recreational facility in the 1200 block of St. James for the report of a collision involving a pedestrian. 

An investigation quickly revealed that a woman in her 30s was standing in an open parking spot saving it for her family who were making their way to the spot.

Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.

The advisory for the United States follows another update for travel to China, where Canadians with dual citizenship have been warned to use Canadian credentials when presenting to Chinese authorities.

Carney calls April 28 election, parties kick off campaigns

The leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister are officially kicking off their campaigns today, vowing to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has confirmed a federal election will be called on April 28, speaking outside Rideau Hall after requesting Parliament be dissolved.

Carney will be running in the Ottawa riding of Nepean.

The Nepean riding has been held by Liberal MP Chandra Arya for the last decade, but the party recently revoked his nomination.

Wilma Unger

Funeral for: Wilma Unger 
Funeral date: March 25, 2025 
Wilma Unger, 89, of Landmark passed away Friday, March 21st at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. She is survived by 4 daughters and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur John Unger. 
A memorial service for Wilma Unger will be held Tuesday, March 25th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Prairie Rose EMC Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.  

Anna Sawatzky

Funeral For:  Anna Sawatzky 
Funeral Date: March 26, 2025 
Anna Sawatzky, 100, of Winnipeg passed away Friday, March 14th at Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home. She is survived by 3 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, 1 brother, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Henry, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. 
The funeral service for Anna Sawatzky will be held Wednesday, March 26th at 11am at Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church, 926 Garfield Street, with burial at Brookside Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service. 

Acts of kindness and seeing the power of God's word: This week's good news

From farm to faith: Friesen's journey into Manitoba Rep for Foodgrains Bank

Local Foodgrains Bank committee members and volunteers got to meet their new Manitoba rep over the past few weeks. 

Former Foodgrains rep for Manitoba, Gordon Janzen, travelled with the newest addition to the Manitoba team, Dale Friesen, throughout the province visiting the many communities where they hold their annual fundraisers and grow projects.

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