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Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly different than demonstrations happening this week against immigration crackdowns in the United States.

A University of Toronto research group that has been monitoring the meetings of world leaders since 1998 says its analysis shows Canadian protests are more peaceful and smaller.

But similar to the recent demonstrations in Los Angeles, they're likely to be against the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Canadian Institute for Health Information says more surgeries are being performed than before the pandemic — but wait times have still grown longer. 

The report released Thursday looked at wait times for hip and knee replacements, cataract procedures, cancer surgeries, MRIs and CT scans in 2019 and in 2024.

Psalm 19:1-2

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.

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Ecclesiastes 7:12

God has given mankind the ability to see beyond the present. And He has not given that ability to any other creation. He has given us eternity in our hearts, without which "man will not find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end,"(Ecclesiastes 3:11).

I have italicized "the end" for the sake of emphasis. Let me tell you why.

Thousands of people were baptized over the weekend in what is being called the world's largest synchronized water baptism.

On Pentecost Sunday, over 27,000 people from coast to coast across the United States were baptized through Baptize America, a movement to unite the church across denominations and work together towards a common goal.

Those baptisms were broadcast live on social media.

"From coast to coast, heaven is rejoicing," said Baptize America. "This is more than a moment, it's a move of God!"  

Calling all knitters! If you love to knit, Assiniboine Park is the place to be this weekend. 

About 100 people are expected to gather at the popular park for World Knit in Public Day, a global celebration of creativity and community. 

The gathering will happen beneath the trio of large trees just east of the Assiniboine walking bridge, and knitters of all skills are welcome to attend. 

Participants can enjoy their hobby alongside fellow knitters for three hours, while supporting a good cause.

Funeral For:  Mary Loeppky 
Funeral Date: June 14, 2025 
Mary Loeppky, 82, of Oliver, BC formerly of Rosenort, Carman and Calgary, passed away Friday, May 30th at McKinney Place, Oliver. She is survived by her husband Richard, 3 daughters, 1 son, 8 grandchildren, 7 sisters, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Cornelius and Margaret Kornelsen.  
The celebration of life for Mary Loeppky will be held Saturday, June 14th at 1pm at Oliver Alliance Church in Oliver, BC with burial at Oliver Cemetery. 

Funeral For:  Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert 
Funeral Date: June 14, 2025 
Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert, 83, of Steinbach formerly of Roseau River, passed away Sunday, June 8th at Ste. Anne Hospital. She is survived by 6 daughters, 4 sons, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband William, 1 sister, and 3 brothers.  
The funeral service for Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert will be held Saturday, June 14th at 11am at Crossings Funeral Care, Steinbach with burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 

More areas of Whiteshell Provincial Park will open today as suppression efforts hold the line, keeping a large wildfire at bay.

At 8 a.m. Wednesday, Crowduck Lake and Big Whiteshell Lake reopened for permanent residents, cottages and commercial operators. 

Later this afternoon, at 4 p.m., Florence Lake, Nora Lake and Ophir Siding will also open.

Campgrounds at Big Whiteshell Lake will have a phased-in reopening, starting with seasonal campers on Friday, June 13.  

A 16-year-old boy is in custody after an attack involving a sword at a high school in Brandon, Manitoba.

The Brandon Police Service says that at around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, they were called to Neelin High School for the report of a youth acting erratically with a weapon. 

The school was placed under lockdown until officers located the 16-year-old suspect. A stun gun was used to disarm the youth before he was placed under arrest and taken into custody.