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Celebrating 500 years of Anabaptism: MHV hosts Gareth Brandt art exhibit and talk
The Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) is gearing up for a meaningful event next week, as they welcome local-born artist, scholar, and poet Gareth Brandt for a special exhibit and talk on Wednesday, June 18th at 7 p.m.
Brandt will be presenting a temporary art exhibit titled “Radical Roots”, showcasing his original paintings and poetry that reflect on the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism. The exhibit will run from June 18 to June 28.
Pimicikamak evacuees begin journey home as wildfire risk eases
The evacuation order for Pimicikamak Cree Nation has officially been lifted.
Chief David Monias announced on Sunday that families could begin returning home starting Monday.
Danny Gokey reveals lifelong struggle with OCD and how faith brought him hope
Earlier this spring, Danny Gokey released his single “Only For a Moment,” and he's now opening up about the story behind the song.
"When I was younger, I kept a secret buried deep within me that I hid from everybody, even my parents. It was something I planned on telling no one," said Gokey in a post on social media. "In my young adolescent mind, I had already convinced myself that God rejected me because of it, so I tried harder to keep it hidden because I couldn't bear the thought of any more rejection from anyone else."
The prodigal son returns: Steinbach Olympian calls people back to the heart of God
Hundreds of people gathered to worship together on Steinbach's Main Street for Worship in the City on Sunday.
Worship in the City is a part of Steinbach's annual summer festival, Summer in the City. It was a citywide worship service, with a time of worship, prayer, and keynote speakers. It was a collaborative effort involving over 13 local churches that came together to organize the event.
From Winnipeg to the world: Bible stories for children shared in 450 languages
Making the Bible known to children around the world is the heart and vision behind Bible for Children.
"It started with Jesus who said, 'Let the children come to Me. Do not forbid them for such as the Kingdom of Heaven,'" Greg Stetski from Bible for Children said. "Bible for Children exists to make Jesus Christ known to children around the world in their own heart language."
Tastaskweyak Cree Nation cleared to return after wildfire threat
More wildfire evacuees are heading home.
As of 6:45 p.m. on Monday, the mandatory fire evacuation for Tastaskweyak Cree Nation was lifted.
'She said yes!': Christian artist Cade Thompson gets engaged
Christian artist Cade Thompson celebrated something extra special this week.
The singer got engaged to his best friend, Amber Grace.
How a dessert auction is building hope and changing lives in the West End
For the second straight year, a West End ministry is opening the doors in a sweet way.
Cher Paulson and the team at Living Bible Explorers are excited to welcome Winnipeggers in for the second annual open house and dessert auction.
Joint effort saves 75 dogs during Cross Lake wildfire evacuation
As wildfires forced residents of Cross Lake to evacuate earlier this month, RCMP officers and animal rescue teams stepped in to ensure the community’s pets weren’t left behind.
With approval from Cross Lake Chief David Monais and Health Director Helga Hamilton, Manitoba Underdogs Rescue volunteers, with help from Cross Lake RCMP, brought vulnerable dogs to Winnipeg for care.
Local musicians unite for Winnipeggers living with HIV/AIDS at Gordie’s year-end open mic
Nearly two decades ago, Lexiss Jefferson recognized the need for a space for musicians to play that wasn't a bar. That's when Gordie's Coffee House was conceived.
"There's a chapel beside the sanctuary at Gordon King Memorial United Church [in Glen Elm], affectionately known here in the neighbourhood as the Big Red Church," said Jefferson. "We unchapelized the chapel, which was mostly a storage room at the time, and we filled it with comfortable chairs, tables and couches and fixed it up."
Zach Williams bringing new music and Grammy-winning hits to Manitoba
Zach Williams is coming back to Canada for the first time in years to help Providence University College and Theological Seminary celebrate its centennial with a concert.
"It's been at least five years," says Williams about the last time he was in Canada. "We played a festival and stayed in Canmore. It was awesome. We'd been there twice. We're excited to come back and celebrate the 100th anniversary."
'Glory to the Father': Panthers goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky on Stanley Cup victory
Following the Florida Panthers' victory to clinch their second straight Stanley Cup, one of the players is giving all glory to God.
Sergei Bobrovsky was the winning goaltender and was vocal in a post-game interview and made sure God got the credit. "I want to say glory to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.”
Sandman Painting Panthers win first-ever CHVN Cup, and this listener won a massive prize pack
After two months of fun, friendly competition and playoff energy, the CHVN Cup has officially come to an end, and we have our champion!
Congratulations to the Sandman Painting Panthers, who defeated the Aloha Plumbing Oilers in six games to capture the first-ever CHVN Cup!
Province easing fire and travel restrictions
Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) is easing some fire and travel restrictions beginning Thursday morning.
According to our province, recent rainfall and a full green-up have helped reduce the fire risk in some parts of Manitoba. Other areas remain at high risk, with significant fire suppression operations continuing and restrictions still in place.
Winnipeg musician hits road with his guitar and message for Canada’s forgotten
Originally from Cape Breton, Winnipegger Les Gillis is headed across Canada with his guitar and a message of hope for people experiencing homelessness.
"My journey is going to start going east from Winnipeg, going all the way to Newfoundland," says Gillis. "Back, and then eventually continue on to the West Coast."
'It's a celebration of culture': Winnipeg Goldeyes to host National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and the Winnipeg Goldeyes are doing something special to celebrate.
"We have an indigenous band playing on the promenade before the game. We have hoop dancers. Our anthem singer, Pamela, is awesome. And we're just celebrating the culture," said Dan Chase, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Winnipeg Goldeyes.
Christian artist Leeland welcomes new baby ahead of Winnipeg show this fall
Christian artist Leeland, who will be in Winnipeg later this year, has welcomed a new member to his family.
Leeland and his wife, Mandy, welcomed their son Elliot James into the world earlier this week.
Christian professor turned rapper releasing album featuring Scribe and Fresh IE
A Christian instructor with Millar College of the Bible is taking notes from his students and pursuing his musical passion through a new hip-hop album.
"I have the title of registrar and instructor [with Millar College of the Bible]," says Nick Betzing. "I handle the ins and outs of student's proceeding to graduate. As an instructor, I teach various theology and Bible courses."
'The kid from St. Vital' comes home: Toews to join Winnipeg Jets
Hometown hero, Jonathan Toews, is coming home.
Toews, the former captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, hasn't been on the ice since the 2022-23 season as he dealt with Chronic Immune Response Syndrome. His final game with the Blackhawks was on April 14, 2023, and he hasn't played since.
New single by Carine Bado echoes Lazarus’s resurrection and a daughter’s grief
Winnipeg Christian artist and worship leader, Carine Bado, is releasing her first single after a year and a half, with a powerful, underlying story behind it.
"'A Blessing in the Making' is a song I started writing just a few days after the passing of my mom," says Bado. "I went to the Ivory Coast last year for my goodbyes. During the almost 20-hour flight back, the song came into my head with an upbeat tempo."