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An NBA veteran is reminding Christians and young athletes to embrace their faith boldly, despite what others think. 

Jonathan Isaac from the Orlando Magic unveiled a signed pair of Judah 1 sneakers as part of the latest addition to the Museum of the Bible. 

The shoes are part of the "Impact of the Bible" exhibit, which shows how God has influenced different aspects of life such as art, education, and architecture.

For the first time in three years, four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae has released a new studio album.

Reconstruction features several collaborations, including Madison Ryann Ward, Torey D’Shaun, Jackie Hill Perry, Propaganda, MEEZO!, Aklesso, and Hollyn.

"When life feels like it’s unravelling, God may be shaking the foundations, not to destroy us, but to rebuild something deeper, truer," Lecrae said on social media. 

Hockey Manitoba has parted ways with its longtime executive director.

The announcement was made Thursday stating that Peter Woods had been let go effective Aug. 15.

"We wish him the best in his future endeavors," said Hockey Manitoba.

Author and singer Tasha Layton has released a new single ahead of the upcoming album, Life In Me.

The new track, "The One You Love," features fellow powerhouse, Rachael Lampa.

"This song really speaks to who we are in Christ," shares Tasha Layton. "When the world says so many things about who I am and who I'm not, I can rest in the beautiful truth that...I am the one He loves. Nothing else matters more than that. It's a soul-satisfying truth that brings us peace despite our circumstances."

Funeral For:  Alvina Doerksen nee Dueck 
Funeral Date: August 24, 2025 
Alvina Doerksen nee Dueck, 80, of Winkler passed away Tuesday, August 19th at Winnipeg. She is survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Jake. 
A memorial service for Alvina Doerksen nee Dueck will be held Sunday, August 24th at 3pm at Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church with burial prior to the service at 2pm at Westridge Memorial Gardens. 
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Saturday, August 23rd from 1 to 6:30pm. 

A 38-year-old woman has been charged with criminal negligence causing death after a 2-month-old infant died last September in northern Manitoba.

Lynn Lake RCMP say they were called to a report of an unresponsive 2-month-old infant. When officers arrived at the hospital, the infant was not breathing and was pronounced dead. The cause of death was determined to be drowning.

The Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services recently concluded their investigation and sent it to the Crown for charge consideration.

Ever since setting the Guinness World Record for largest drawing created by an individual last July, Dr. Fola David has been travelling the world, inspiring others to find creativity in themselves. Now, the artist and dermatologist will be bringing his inspiring message to Winnipeg this weekend in association with Africanad and the Creative Foundation, a local charity dedicated to inspiring youth through education and multicultural unity.

Two people are in hospital following a fire Thursday evening in the Central Park area. 

The fire broke out just after 6 p.m. in a three-storey apartment complex on Qu'appelle Avenue.

Smoke was coming from the building when crews arrived. They were able to enter the apartment and battle the fire from inside, declaring it under control half an hour later. 

Firefighters rescued several residents from the building. Three were assessed at the scene by paramedics, with two being transported to the hospital in stable condition. 

As the wildfires raged all around Flin Flon at the end of May, evacuees left their homes and belongings behind as they headed to central and southern Manitoba for safety.   Among those evacuees were former Killarney pastor and his wife, Darryl and Cindy Hartwig.  The Hartwigs are members of the Adult and Teen Challenge team at Denare Beach, located just 20 km southwest of Flin Flon where Darryl is campus manager.  The Teen Challenge students and the staff were directed to Steinbach in early June where their students could continue their program in Steinbach.

Courtney Smallbone recently opened up about the miracle of her son after he essentially died in his crib. 

Smallbone, the wife of Luke Smallbone of for KING & COUNTRY, was recently sharing her son's miracle story on the Heaven Meets Earth Podcast with Abigail Robertson and Ryan Bethea.

The couple have four children. When their third child, Leo, was just eight weeks old, they thought they had lost him.