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Cole Perfetti recorded three points and Connor Hellebuyck made 19 saves for his 41st career shutout in a dominant win over Central Division rivals in Winnipeg on Saturday night.

The Jets were unwelcoming hosts for the Minnesota Wild, putting up two goals in the first period. Nikolaj Ehlers opened up the scoring for the Jets at 6:51 on the power play, with Kyle Connor and Josh Morrissey picking up the assists. Ehlers has now logged a goal and an assist over the two games since his return from an injury that sidelined him for nearly a month.

A British Columbia community's "out-of-the-box" plan to ease its family doctor shortage by hiring physicians as city employees is sparking interest from across Canada, says Colwood Mayor Doug Kobayashi.

The mayor said the community has hired its first family doctor for a city-operated medical clinic, and the Victoria-area city is looking to hire seven more under the first-in-Canada pilot project.

The family doctors will be paid as community employees, receiving full medical benefits, vacation and a pension, he said.

An "overheated" immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said, as he reflected on the changes in his department in a year-end interview.

The system, he said, needed some discipline to get the country back on track.

Funeral For:  Jacob Jake Froese
Funeral Date: December 27, 2024 
Jacob Jake Froese, 90, of Winnipeg passed away November 26th at St. Boniface Hospital. He is survived by his wife Clara, 1 daughter, 1 son, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and their families.  
A memorial service for Jacob Jake Froese will be held Friday, December 27th at 2pm at Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 Stafford Street. 
Donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg.  

The week of Christmas should be unseasonably mild, lacking any snowstorms in Southern Manitoba.

That is according to the Senior Climatologist for Environment Canada. David Phillips says temperatures this week were colder than normal. And then things change.

"Next week, it's going to be a warm week," says Phillips. 

Students from the Garden Valley School Division joined forces to support the Winkler Christmas Cheer Board through a unique "Stuff the Sock" fundraiser this year. Seven schools — JR Walkof, Emerado, Winkler Elementary School, Pine Ridge, Parkland, Southwood, and Border Valley — participated in the initiative, raising $6796 for the Winkler and District Christmas Cheerboard. 

As Christmas approaches, the season is filled with moments of generosity and compassion that bring communities together. For Deana Gauld from the Carman Christmas Cheer Board, this year’s holiday season will be remembered for an unexpected act of kindness that helped deliver 2,000 pounds of donated potatoes to those in need. 

When it comes to icing cookies, Tena Banman of Winkler is nothing short of an expert. With years of practice and a keen eye for detail, she has mastered the art of turning simple sugar cookies into edible works of art. Her steady hand, creative designs, and technical know-how make her holiday treats as stunning as they are delicious.

When asked about her artistic talents, Tena humbly attributes her skills to dedication. “I’ve just practiced, and practice makes perfect,” she said. “I’ve watched lots of YouTube tutorials and just practiced—it’s fun and relaxing.”

The Winkler Royals, Notre Dame Hawks and Red River Wild were winners in the SEMHL on Saturday night. Phil Letkeman scored twice, and Chad Unrau had three assists as the Royals downed the Morden Bombers 6-2. Christopher Lesage made 36 saves as the Hawks blanked the Springfield Winterhawks 3-0. Geordie Keane scored twice, and TJ Matuszewski had a goal and three helpers, the Wild beat the Carman 9-4. Beavers.

Saturday, December 21st

SEMHL
Winkler 6 Morden 2
Notre Dame 3 Springfield 0
Red River 9 Carman 4