Verse of the Day: September 13
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
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Genesis 2:21-22
After God made man, He observed a need inside that life, a nagging loneliness that Adam couldn’t shake.
Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.” (Genesis 2:18)
As a fulfilment to the promise to help Adam with his need for companionship, God got involved:
Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for sharing post about American activist's death
A Manitoba cabinet minister is apologizing for sharing a social media post about the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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In a post shared on the Manitoba RCMP’s Facebook page, Corporal Brianne Bartmanovich expressed gratitude to those who assisted her after the crash and to those who have sent messages during her recovery.
Ted Goveia, former Winnipeg Blue Bombers executive, dies after cancer battle
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Tyler Robinson arrested in relation to Charlie Kirk murder
The alleged shooter who killed Charlie Kirk, an evangelical Christian and conservative activist and close ally to Donald Trump, is in custody.
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Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, at 12:20 p.m.
Ruth Thiessen nee Unrau
Funeral For: Ruth Thiessen nee Unrau
Funeral Date: September 15, 2025
Ruth Thiessen nee Unrau, 71, of Winkler formerly of Rosenfeld, passed away Tuesday, September 9th at her residence. She is survived by her husband Dave, 2 daughters, 1 son, and their families.
A memorial service for Ruth Thiessen nee Unrau will be held Monday, September 15th at 2pm at Winkler Mennonite Church with burial prior to the service at 12:30pm at Westridge Memorial Gardens.
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Sunday, September 14th from 1 to 7pm.
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31-year-old hospitalized after serious crash on Highway 8 near Gimli
A 31-year-old man is recovering following a serious crash Wednesday afternoon.
Shortly after 2 p.m., Selkirk RCMP were alerted to an erratic driver travelling north on Highway 9 in the Rural Municipality of St Andrews.
45 minutes later, Gimli RCMP were called to Highway 8 at Highway 229 for a collision involving an SUV and a semi.
RCMP say an SUV, travelling west on Highway 229, crossed the intersection without stopping at the stop sign, colliding with a semi-truck that was travelling south on Highway 8.
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The 75,000-sq.-ft. centre will include 50 to 70 treatment beds and a licensed child-care facility to help keep mothers close to their children while receiving care.