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A beekeeper who is also working to help end world hunger through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is encouraging other beekeepers to rally for the cause.

"I've been keeping bees for nine years now in Winnipeg," says Gordon Janzen, a regional representative of Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario. "I have four hives in my backyard. I really enjoy working with bees."

Cultivating community and unity within the Canadian church through worship with songs written by Canadians is the goal of Royal Anthems. 

The group is comprised of 22 worship leaders from across Canada including Winnipeg's, Alex Grant. 

Ephesians 2:19

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household

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Hebrews 10:24-25 

When you stop to analyze the concept, "encourage" takes on new meaning. It's the act of inspiring others with renewed courage, spirit, or hope. When we encourage others we spur them on, we stimulate and affirm them. 

A male from Steinbach is dead following a vehicle fire.

On August 25, 2024, at 11 a.m., RCMP officers were patrolling westbound on Provincial Road 201, nearing Highway 59, when they observed thick black smoke coming from a tree line located near a property on Road 9N.

The fire department was quickly contacted after officers located the pickup in flames. 

Firefighters located the driver when the fire was extinguished. A 58-year-old male from Steinbach was pronounced deceased on scene. 

Steinbach Bible College will be moving to a new campus in 2026.  

The announcement was made Thursday morning in a joint statement from both the Steinbach Bible College and Steinbach Christian School. The two organizations currently share a building but the Christian school recently acquired all of SBC’s properties. 

SBC President Dave Reimer says they already have their new home picked out. 

With the holiday on Monday, September 2, a number of businesses are running on a different schedule around Winnipeg. Here's a look at what's closed on Monday and what's open.

Malls

Kildonan Park — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Grant Park — 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Vital Centre — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cadillac Fairview Polo Park — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Outlet Mall - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Garden City Shopping Centre - Closed 

Shopping

The Government of Canada has issued a public advisory regarding a Umary supplement, labeled Umary USA Hyaluronic Acid, advising the population not to consume this product.  

Funeral For: Katharina Kroeker nee Friesen 
Funeral Date: September 1, 2024 
Katharina Kroeker nee Friesen, 68, of Winkler passed away Wednesday, August 28th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Diedrich, 6 sisters, 1 brother and their families. She was predeceased by her parents and 2 brothers. 
The funeral service for Katharina Kroeker nee Friesen will be held Sunday, September 1st at 2pm at Chortitz Old Colony Mennonite Church with burial at the church cemetery.  

Funeral For:  Mary Irwin 
Funeral Date: August 31, 2024 
Mary Irwin, 93, of Miami passed away Tuesday, August 27th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Melvin. 
A memorial service for Mary Irwin will be held Saturday, August 31st at 11:30am at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with private family burial at Miami Cemetery prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Boundary Trails Health Centre.