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With polls suggesting U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration's use of punishing tariffs are a top-of-mind issue for Canadians ahead of the upcoming federal election, Trump has now offered his thoughts on which political party he would rather work with.

"I'd rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative," Trump said in an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham Tuesday.

During the interview he reiterated his call for Canada to become a U.S. state and his false claim that the U.S. subsidizes Canada by $200 billion a year.

The Manitoba budget to be released Thursday is expected to include help for businesses and new spending to create infrastructure jobs.

The spending plan will reduce the Health and Post Secondary Education Tax Levy -- commonly called the payroll tax -- for roughly 1,000 businesses, a government source told The Canadian Press.

1 Peter 2:2-3

"Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good."

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Union Gospel Mission (UGM) is inviting residents of Steinbach and the surrounding area to a special evening of fellowship and testimony as they share how God is working through their seven ministries.

Spring supper at Mennonite Heritage Village

On March 29, UGM will host its spring supper at the Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach.

The event will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will welcome up to 180 guests.

Attendees will hear firsthand about the impactful work UGM is doing in Winnipeg and beyond.

Psalm 19:1–14

Ever felt completely removed from God's awareness? It's almost like you're standing at the bottom of a long stairway looking up, isn't it? The light is off, and even though you knock or call out for a response, nothing happens. No answer is heard. Not even a stir.

A 44-year-old man is dead following a single vehicle collision early Wednesday morning in St. Andrews.

The crash happened at around 1 a.m. on Highway 8 near Road 85 North.

When officers arrived, they found a vehicle in the west ditch of Highway 8 with a man inside.

The 44-year-old Fraserwood man was pronounced dead at the scene.

RCMP say he was not wearing a seatbelt.

It's unclear what led to the crash.

Selkirk RCMP along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, continue to investigate.

A First Nations-led project to redevelop the former Hudson's Bay Co. building in downtown Winnipeg to advance reconciliation has doubled in cost. 

The Southern Chiefs' Organization says the price tag is currently at $310 million, more than double the original estimate of $130 million.

Grand Chief Jerry Daniels says the rise in cost is related to supply chain pressures, inflation and U.S. tariff threats on construction materials.

Funeral For:  Esther Heinrichs 
Funeral Date: March 29, 2025 
Esther Heinrichs, 103, of Winnipeg passed away Wednesday, March 12th at Bethania Personal Care Home. She is survived by 2 sisters, nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. 
A memorial service for Esther Heinrichs will be held Saturday, March 29th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Mennonite Memorial Gardens – Sage Creek Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.  

Funeral For:  David T. Doerksen 
Funeral Date: March 22, 2025 

Funeral For: Clifford Hunter 
Funeral Date: March 22, 2025 
Clifford Hunter, 87, of Dominion City formerly of Green Ridge, passed away Wednesday, March 12th at Altona Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife Irene, 1 daughter, 1 son, 1 sister, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Clark and Jean Hunter. 
The funeral service for Clifford Hunter will be held Saturday, March 22nd at 2pm at Green Ridge United Church with burial of the urn at a later date at Green Ridge United Church Cemetery.