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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. 

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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Two people have been charged after an investigation by the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) into the non-consensual distribution of intimate images.

In January 2025, the WPS Domestic Violence Unit received a report from a woman alleging that an adult male, with whom she had been in a previous relationship, had created and distributed intimate images of her without consent.

Red River North RCMP are investigating a single-vehicle collision involving a school bus in the RM of St. Clements.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 8:25 a.m., RCMP received a report of the collision, which is believed to have occurred between 7:20 and 8:20 a.m. on Dunning Road.

The bus was carrying 19 students, from kindergarten to Grade 12, when it veered off the road. The driver regained control and continued the route.

Two students sustained minor injuries. Their ages have not been released.

RCMP say alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

Several of Canada's premiers called for the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers on Friday ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Carney was meeting with premiers at the Canadian War Museum Friday afternoon to discuss the federal government's response to Chinese and U.S. tariffs.

Speaking to reporters before the meeting, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said "we need a united Canada."

The Manitoba government expects new designs of a long-promised flood prevention project will be completed later this year after the province asked the federal government to pause environmental assessments to address concerns from local First Nations.

The Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin outlet channels project was featured heavily in the NDP government's latest budget released Thursday.

The spending plan outlines the province's commitment of $809 million for various infrastructure projects, including building the two channels.

The Manitoba government's plan to balance the budget in two years will require tighter spending restraint — something the Opposition Progressive Conservatives say is unrealistic.

The provincial budget released this week fleshes out the NDP government's promise to end a string of annual deficits that stretch back to 2009, with two exceptions, by the 2027-28 fiscal year.

Ephesians 6:10-11

Armour of God

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes."

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Psalm 19:7–13

The heavens may declare God's power and glory, but they do not declare His will or His plan and promise of salvation. God has communicated those marvellous truths only in His Word—the living Scriptures, the Bible. In a sudden shift in perspective, David turns from the general evidence of God's creative power to the specific evidence of God's desire for a relationship with people.

Olympic gold medalist, former boxer, savvy businessman and preacher George Foreman has died.

Foreman's family say he died peacefully today surrounded by loved ones.

"A devout preacher, devoted husband, loving father and proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose," said his family in a post on Instagram.