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Dream team: Volunteers build 50 beds so kids can sleep tight
Fifty more children in Winnipeg will have a bed to call their own thanks to the efforts of Manitoba Blue Cross and local non-profit Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP).
According to a press release, Manitoba Blue Cross employee volunteers gathered at Blue Cross Park for the second year in a row to build 50 beds for children who don't have one.
Faith, fellowship, and fun: CHVN listeners gather at rainy Goldeyes game
More than 100 members of the CHVN family braved the rain to gather at Blue Cross Park Saturday night for Faith Night with the Winnipeg Goldeyes.
For the second year in a row, the weather brought a downpour and another game delay. But that didn’t dampen the spirits of CHVN listeners, who took the chance to enjoy some extended fellowship on the concourse while waiting for the game to start.
Kornelius the Karver creates polar bear memorial for Winnipeg Sea Bears
A chainsaw carver from Grunthal known for turning tree trunks into incredible works of art is now drawing attention for his latest creation: a nine-foot cedar polar bear commissioned by the Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team.
Cornie Krahn, who carves under the name Kornelius the Karver, said this particular project took about a year and a half to complete. While he’s done everything from bears in hollow logs to vintage trucks, this sculpture stands out—not just for its size, but for its meaning.
Carrie Underwood joins Ben Fuller on Opry stage after emotional new album drop
Christian artist Ben Fuller has had a full week indeed after releasing a brand new album, Walk Through Fire, on June 6.
The album is his second studio release and has two featured artists, including Molly Kate Kestner, and well-known singer and American Idol judge, Carrie Underwood. The album has 13 tracks on it.
Brandon Lake turns CMA Fest into a powerful moment of worship
Christian artist and songwriter Brandon Lake turned a recent performance at the Country Music Association's 2025 Fest into a time of worship.
The popular Grammy award-winning singer performed in front of a massive crowd on Sunday, taking the country music festival to church.
Milt Stegall grateful for outpouring of messages after son's death
Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber legend Milt Stegall is thanking everyone who reached out after the tragic loss of his 20-year-old son, Chase.
"Thank you to the entire CFL community," says Stegall on social media. "To my bosses, the commissioner, my CFL on TSN family, players, past and present, owners, coaches, general managers, team staff, media personalities, and the incredible fans who make this league so special. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
'Nothing is too heavy for Him': Worship night unites people in Christ
Over 1000 people gathered on Sunday evening at Calvary Temple for the last Bread We Break session of the season.
Bread We Break, or BWB, as it's commonly referred to as, is a citywide, interdenominational worship night. It began in 2012 as an associate ministry of The Meeting Place. It has now expanded and has a separate ministry in Vancouver.
Steinbach's Southeast Event Centre to host Zach Williams only Canadian concert
Steinbach's brand-new multipurpose facility is partially open and is anticipating a full year of bringing the community together for events.
"We're so excited about this building and it's not even completely open yet," says the Director of Communications, Marketing, and Sales at the Southeast Event Centre in Steinbach, Michelle Sawatzky-Koop. "March 14, we got the arena bowl open for that very first Steinbach Piston game. We got the occupancy granted a mere 12-24 hours before we let 2,400 people into the building."
Jets fans turn playoff spirit into community impact raising over $230k
The Winnipeg Jets brought plenty of excitement to downtown Winnipeg during their playoff run last month, but that's not it.
Thanks to the Jets' dedicated fans, over $234,000 was raised during this season's Whiteout Street Parties to support the work of four downtown community organizations.
Wilma Derksen, ‘mother of a murdered child,’ explores forgiveness, new book
Wilma Derksen labels herself a writer, coach/therapist, and an “accidental wanderer,” among other things, but she says that she is likely best known as a “mother of a murdered child.”
Derksen, who now resides in Winkler, is the mother of Candace Derksen, the 13-year-old girl whose story has shocked and disheartened the public across the country (and beyond it) since 1985.
Where hope lives: Charis Centre offers new beginnings for women after trauma
Union Gospel Mission's Charis Centre is a place where women who've come from deep trauma and addiction can find living hope through Jesus Christ.
"I came from an abusive home," says Nicole, who currently resides at the Charis Centre. "At the age of 6, my parents divorced."
Local cyclists raise nearly $150,000 to help end homelessness in Winnipeg
Five local organizations that help in the fight against homelessness in Winnipeg will receive a generous donation thanks to a special fundraiser held over the weekend.
Each year, Brothers of the Fork, a group of local, philanthropic Winnipeg cyclists who have been doing street outreach on the down low since 2011, host the Bridge to Nowhere Ride.
Freedom International students use art to tell their stories of resilience and identity
Freedom International School is preparing to host a special event
This week, the school, a registered charity serving newcomer and former refugee youth ages 12-21, providing specialized, trauma-informed, accredited high school education in a Christ-centred environment, will host a mixed media art exhibit called "This is My Story."
'Heaven is rejoicing’: Thousands baptized across U.S. on Pentecost Sunday
Thousands of people were baptized over the weekend in what is being called the world's largest synchronized water baptism.
On Pentecost Sunday, over 27,000 people from coast to coast across the United States were baptized through Baptize America, a movement to unite the church across denominations and work together towards a common goal.
MACHS picnic encourages families and offers support
Almost 100 people gathered on June 6 for a picnic hosted by the Manitoba Association Christian Home Schools.
It was a sunny afternoon in the park and the atmosphere was filled with laughter and chatter as children participated in fun games such as tag and capture the flag.
The 2025 Nobody But Jesus Radiothon in support of UGM
Union Gospel Mission is a Winnipeg-based Christian organization established in 1933 to reach out to people in need of the salvation of Jesus and to help people who feel they have run out of options.
Their goal is to bring Jesus's eternal life to those who have lost hope. To help the less privileged by providing an opportunity for restoration, transformation, and healing.
Personal care home brings joy, fitness, and community to Linden Ridge
Residents of a Winnipeg personal care home filled Linden Ridge with smiles and laughter this week as they participated in the 13th annual Simkin Stroll.
The Saul and Claire Simkin Centre put on the event, which took place on Thursday evening. They do this every year to bring the community together for fitness and fundraising.
Generous donation helps Agape Table move closer to new home
Agape Table has received a significant donation towards their new facility.
This week, Manitoba's Credit Unions teamed up and donated $72,000 towards their expanded building.