John Funk

Funeral For:  John Funk 
Funeral Date: April 5, 2025 
John Funk, 81, of Grunthal passed away Tuesday, April 1st at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Anne, 1 daughter, 2 sons, and their families.  
A memorial service for John Funk will be held Saturday, April 5th at 4pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with private family burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.
 

Habitat for Humanity’s volunteers at the heart of every build project, a true grassroots effort

The Manitoba-Southwestern Ontario region of Habitat for Humanity has over 10 active chapters that lead building projects in their communities through Habitat's homeownership program.

Many chapters start a new build project every other year.  This summer there will be new projects beginning in Manitoba and one in Kenora, Ont.

Executive Director for Manitoba, Jamie Hall says it's still a bit too early in the year to see whether they'll start or complete building, but they have very active chapters in Killarney, Neepawa, Portage la Prairie, and Kenora.

Province commits to $300K to 4-H Manitoba over next 3 years

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Squeal on Pigs MB was launched through the Manitoba Invasive Swine Eradication Project, a partnership between the Government of Canada, Province of Manitoba, and Manitoba Pork, to get a better understanding of the wild pig population in the province, and to concentrate eradication efforts in the right areas.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank assisting with hunger crisis in Sudan

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According to Canadian Foodgrains Bank, nearly 25 million people in Sudan are facing acute hunger since the outbreak of civil war in April 2023. That makes up more than half the population. As many as 640,000 people are already experiencing famine-like conditions in five identified areas.

Freedom Convoy organizers Lich, Barber to hear verdict in mischief trial

Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are set to hear a verdict today in the joint trial over their roles in the mass protest against pandemic health measures that rolled into Ottawa more than three years ago.

Lich and Barber were both charged with mischief, intimidation and counselling others to break the law in relation to their roles in the 2022 protest that drew thousands of demonstrators to Ottawa for three weeks.

Their trial wrapped up in September after hearing 45 days of evidence and legal arguments.

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