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Saturday’s 26-21 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the annual Banjo Bowl in front of another capacity crowd of 32,343 at Princess Auto Stadium had so many savoury layers to it.

Most important: not only is it a fifth straight ‘W’ to improve the club’s record to 7-6 – the first time over .500 this season – it keeps them atop the West Division, tied with the B.C. Lions but with a tiebreaker already secured. The Riders, meanwhile, are now 5-7-1 after a 5-1 start to their season.

Violinist and vocalist Rosemary Siemens, and her husband Eli Bennett, are in the midst of filming a mini-documentary about the creation and explosion in popularity of their YouTube program "Sunday Hymn Serenade". It will be called "Bringing Back the Hymns: My Journey to 100 million Views".

Chad Celaire is the founder of Little Ballers Basketball, a developmental basketball program for kids. Celaire, a father of two, shared how his passion for the game and early exposure to basketball led to the creation of a program in the Pembina Valley that teaches both basketball skills and valuable life lessons. 

The Banjo Bowl belongs to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Zach Collaros threw for 231 yards and one touchdown as Winnipeg downed the Saskatchewan Roughriders 26-21. Brady Oliveira ran for 43 yards and caught six passes for 60 yards. Kenny Lawler hauled in a six-yard touchdown pass. Sergio Castillo kicked four field goals including a 39-yarder that extended Winnipeg’s lead to five points with 68 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Tyrell Ford intercepted Riders quarterback Trevor Harris twice.

Singing benefits people of all ages in many ways, including boosting mood, improving cognitive function, and creating community bonds. A new choir in Morden strives to offer this enrichment to children ages 7-14.  

Cecilia Gil, a music teacher with 17 years of experience in the Garden Valley School Division, is the creative mind behind the Crescendo Community Choir.   

Funeral For:  Barbie “Auntie B” Lischynski 
Funeral Date: September 12, 2024 
Barbie “Auntie B” Lischynski, 60, of Dominion City formerly of Rosa, passed away Tuesday, September 3rd at Altona Hospital. She is survived by her husband Melvin, her mother Nellie, 1 sister and her family. She was predeceased by her father and 1 sister in infancy. 
A Catholic prayer service followed by a celebration of life for Barbie “Auntie B” Lischynski will be held Thursday, September 12th at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with ash interment at Rosa Cemetery. 

 Funeral For:  John Driedger 
Funeral Date: September 12, 2024 
John Driedger, 83, of Winnipeg passed away Wednesday, September 4th at Concordia Hospital. He is survived by his wife Evelina, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 4 sisters, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by 2 brothers. 
The funeral service for John Driedger will be held Thursday, September 12th at 11am at Albright Church, 415 Maxwell King Drive, East St. Paul with burial at Green Acres Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service. 

Funeral For: Bill Schroeder 
Funeral Date: September 10, 2024 
Bill Schroeder, 92, of Altona formerly of Halbstadt passed away Friday, September 6th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. He is survived by 3 daughters and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Betty Schroeder. 
A celebration of life for Bill Schroeder will be held Tuesday, 2pm at Altona Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with Burial prior to the service, 1pm at the Altona Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona, Monday from 1-6pm. 

Memorial For: Elizabeth (Betty) Unrau (nee Kroeker) 
Memorial Date: September 10, 2024 
Elizabeth (Betty) Unrau (nee Kroeker), 92, of Steinbach formerly of Winkler, passed away Thursday, September 5th at Rest Haven Personal Care. She is survived by 4 daughters, 2 sons and their families. She was predeceased by her husband John and daughter Elaine.  
A memorial service for Elizabeth (Betty) Unrau (nee Kroeker) will be held Tuesday, September 10th at 2pm at Winkler EMMC with burial prior to the service at 11am at Rose Farm Cemetery. 

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (1-1) mounted a furious sixth inning rally and staved off elimination Friday evening with a 7-3 victory over the Sioux Falls Canaries at Blue Cross Park. The best-of-three American Association West Division Series is now even at a game apiece.
 
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