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Ottawa's new trade minister says he's looking to sign deals in South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond — and to convince businesses to actually use the trade agreements Canada has already signed.

"My primary role as Canada's top salesman is to be out there hustling, opening doors for businesses and accessing new markets," Maninder Sidhu told The Canadian Press.

"My phone has been ringing with opportunities because people want to deal with reliable, stable trading partners."

Proverbs 16:19

Someone who is truly unselfish is generous with his or her time and possessions, energy and money. As that works its way out, it is demonstrated in various ways, such as thoughtfulness and gentleness, an unpretentious spirit, and servant-hearted leadership.

When a husband is unselfish, he subjugates his own wants and desires to the needs of his wife and family.

When a mother is unselfish, she isn't irked by having to give up her agenda or plans for the sake of her children.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

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Funeral For: Deanna Sawatzky 
Funeral Date: August 7, 2025 
Deanna Sawatzky, 83, of Niverville passed away thursday, July 31st at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg. 
She was survived by her husband George, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 1 sister, 2 brothers and their families. She was predeceased by 1 sister and 1 brother. 
The funeral service for Deanna Sawatzky will be held August 7th, 2pm at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Steinbach with burial at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery, HWY 12. 
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service. 

Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation's latest contract offer.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that 68.5 per cent of urban mail carriers who voted were against the deal, while their rural and suburban colleagues were 69.4 per cent against.

The offer included wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also added part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat.

The union had urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposal.

Leviticus 11:44

As Christians we live a life that is different—morally excellent, ethically beautiful.

It's called a holy life. And God honours that. Because it's like He is....

All of our Christian lives we have sung the old hymn "Take Time to Be Holy." Those words are true. It does take time to be holy. It certainly takes time to be mature.

James 1:22

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

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Motorists travelling on the North Perimeter may need to find a different route after a collision on Friday afternoon. 

The collision happened westbound North Perimeter at Henderson Highway.

WB on North Perimeter @ Henderson Hwy. - On Bridge - Collision

Three men face several drug and firearm-related charges.

Just before 3 p.m. on July 30, North District General Patrol officers responded to a gun call at a residence in the 400 block of Mountain Avenue that a man in the residence was in possession of a gun. 

Three men were arrested without injury with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team. Officers located a 9mm handgun in plain view while making the arrests.

The Guns and Gangs Unit assumed the investigation.

Here are some fun events and activities happening across Manitoba to ensure you make the most of your August long weekend.

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