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Liberal Leader Mark Carney will be campaigning in Nepean today, the Ottawa riding where he is seeking election.

Carney, who has not yet served as an MP, is expected to meet with volunteers in the riding at 10 a.m.

Carney has faced questions about his decision to run in Nepean, which became vacant only after the Liberal party ousted MP Chandra Arya as its candidate three days before the election was called.

College students choose service over fun for spring break, assist in hurricane recovery efforts

After Hurricane Helene devastated thousands of people in North Carolina, over a hundred young adults have chosen to help clean up during their spring break rather than take a holiday. 

Cru campus ministry has sent out 150 volunteers to areas in North Carolina, including Ashville, a town that was unexpectedly almost washed out after Hurricane Helene six months ago. 

2 Corinthians 5:21

"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."

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Psalm 23:6

As David brings his song of the sheep to a close, having reflected on the Lord's faithful care throughout his life, he then considers his future.

City plows are hard at work after parts of Winnipeg woke up to 30 cm of snow on Friday morning. 

Crews are out plowing major streets, pathways, and sidewalks. They are also applying salt to help improve traction. 

The plowing schedule is determined by the street priority system.

The City is reminding motorists to drive to conditions and use extreme caution when near heavy equipment.

There are no current winter parking bans in effect.

A section of a busy West End street is closed Friday afternoon for a police investigation.

Several police crusiers, the Forensics Unit and yellow tape can be seen surrounding an area near Home Street and Wellington Avenue. 

As a result, Wellington Avenue is closed between Arlington Street and Simcoe Street.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and find another route.

Winnipeggers' manners extended Rend Collective's Folk! Tour on Thursday night. 

While MyChurch Winnipeg was filled with the expected joyful sound of Rend Collective music, such as "Build Your Kingdom," "Good News," and "I Will Be Undignified," the group also shared some slower, powerful songs, including "Weep With Me."

Chris Llewellyn from Rend Collective shared that while the group loves leading joyful upbeat worship, that isn't always the situation that we find ourselves in. 

The following story is gruesome and some of the details may be triggering or traumatic to readers. Discretion is advised. 

A former children's church pastor in Kansas has just received his sentence from the courts after attempting to murder his wife and their children. 

Matthew Lee Richards formerly worked as a children's pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Shawnee, Kansas. 

Mark your calendars. Reservations for provincial park campgrounds will open in just over a week. 

To help keep up with demand, the province is once again staggering opening dates over five days from April 7 to 11, making it easier for Manitobans to secure their favourite spot. And as announced in the budget last week, the province is making park entry free for one year. 

Funeral For:  Hilda Elias nee Kehler 
Funeral Date: March 30, 2025 
Hilda Elias nee Kehler, 71, of Altona formerly of Gretna, passed away Tuesday, March 25th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. She is survived by 1 daughter, 3 stepchildren, 1 sister, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Cornie and 1 brother-in-law.  
The celebration of life for Hilda Elias nee Kehler will be held Sunday, March 30th at 2pm at Altona Mennonite Church with burial at Gretna Cemetery.