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Funeral For:  Waldie Klassen 
Funeral Date: March 13, 2025 
Waldie Klassen, 84, of Steinbach passed away Tuesday, March 4th at his residence. He is survived by his wife Levina, 2 daughters, 1 son, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and their families.  
The funeral service for Waldie Klassen will be held Thursday, March 13th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel. 
Donations may be made to Steinbach Youth For Christ. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.  

As we head towards the warmer months, swimming lessons are top of mind for many parents. 

A popular way for kids to learn how to swim is through the Leisure Guide. 

Starting March 18, registration will open up for all programs offered through the Spring/Summer 2025 Leisure Guide, including spring swimming lessons and skating lessons. 

The Winnipeg Jets ended their three-game losing streak in convincing fashion Thursday night, securing a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Jets' power play back on track

Not only did the Jets return to the win column, but their league-best power play also found its form again after recent struggles. Winnipeg went a perfect 2-for-2 with the man advantage.

Mark Scheifele opened the scoring at 8:32 of the first period with a power-play goal. He finished the night with a goal and two assists.

The Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada says the weather will be very lamb-like to start the month of March.

A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge of Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament, concluding the prime minister did not exceed the bounds of his authority.

Two Nova Scotia men had asked the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must be a "reasonable justification" for hitting the pause button. 

David MacKinnon of Amherst, N.S., and Aris Lavranos of Halifax sought an order setting aside Trudeau's January decision to advise Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to exercise her power to prorogue Parliament until March 24. 

The Manitoba government signalled Thursday it may curtail exports of hydroelectricity to the United States in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, but stopped short of cutting back supply immediately or adding surcharges.

The NDP government issued a directive to Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro that says cabinet approval is now needed for any new major power purchase or export contract with bodies in the U.S., or any extensions or cancellations of existing deals.

A group of Grade 4 and 5 students at a Winnipeg school are using their art and selling skills to help out a local pet rescue shelter. 

As part of Clipper Council, a student-led initiative similar to a student council, these kids dedicate their lunch hours to discussing ways to support their community.

The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election, but is already facing a few snags.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday that 11 provinces and territories have agreed to extend the deals that give those jurisdictions billions of dollars to cut child-care fees for families.

Canada cannot go back to making families pay the equivalent of a mortgage payment for child care, he said.

In the largest slum in Africa, there is a ministry shining the light of Jesus and bringing hope through clean water. 

In Kenya, there is a place known as Kibera. It is known as one of the "darkest, filthiest, and most hopeless places in the world." Not only does this slum not have the basic necessities like clean water or sanitation, it's overrun with gang violence. 

The 'houses' in Kibera are usually eight feet by eight feet, created out of mud, used for sleeping and sitting. 

Psalm 139: 23-24

"Search me, God, and know my heart;
    test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
    and lead me in the way everlasting."

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