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Funeral For:  Kenneth Dick 
Funeral Date: September 6, 2025 
Kenneth Dick, 82, of Carman passed away Wednesday, August 27th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Doreen, 3 daughters, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Abram and Katherine Dick.  
The funeral service for Kenneth Dick will be held Saturday, September 6th at 2pm at Friends Funeral Church, Carman with private ash interment at Fairview Cemetery, Roland. 
Donations may be made to Carman Palliative Care and Boundary Trails Health Centre Palliative Care. 

Researchers are urging Canada, United States and Mexico to take immediate action to save the monarch butterfly as the migratory insect faces a growing risk of extinction amid habitat loss. 

The iconic butterfly's population has decreased by around 80 per cent in the past two decades, says the paper published in the journal Current Biology, with the loss of breeding habitat cited as the main reason behind the sharp decline.

The Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will set the stage — and the tone — for engaging with governments on major infrastructure projects.

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says politicians will be paying close attention to the resolutions chiefs pass related to the federal major projects legislation. The bill, which passed in June, has seen strong opposition from some First Nations leaders and community members who fear it won't respect their rights.

'A new life': Community worship service invites people to receive Christ

Over 300 people were in attendance for the Community Worship Service at the Morden Corn and Apple Festival on Sunday morning, in Downtown Morden.

The Morden Corn and Apple Festival has a long history spanning five decades, celebrating community.

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What is it that drives us on so relentlessly? Are you ready? Take a deep breath and allow yourself to tolerate the one-word answer: 

PRIDE. 

We work and push and strive so we can prove we are worthy...we are the best...we deserve top honours. And the hidden message: I can gain righteousness all on my own, by my own effort, ingenuity, and energy. And because I can, I must! 

And why is this heretical? Because ultimately this philosophy says:

Ephesians 2:19

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household

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The ANAN Experience is hosting an outdoor worship experience on August 31 at 5 p.m. on the top floor at The Bay Parkade (295 Memorial Boulevard).

The night will consist of worship, prayer, and the Word, featuring guest speakers and ministers.

There will be a charity drive; donations such as clothing and non-perishable food items can be brought to the event.

Chynna Phillips Baldwin from the '90s pop band Wilson Phillips recently opened up about her time dabbling in witchcraft and how she came to put all her trust in God. 

Phillips Baldwin was recently interviewed on the Ex-Psychic Saved Podcast with Jenn Nizza, titled "Escaping the Deception of the New Age and Finding Her Identity in Christ; Her Powerful Testimony of Deliverance and Redemption."

The former pop singer opened up about her encounters with the occult, her struggles with addiction and how she came to faith in Jesus. 

Manitoba's auditor general is suggesting the province should have more oversight over the operations of municipalities following an investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement, improper governance practices and lack of accountability measures. 

Over the course of a year, Tyson Shtykalo investigated claims against six municipalities, with some of the allegations dating back as far as five years. 

A new poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Canadians are in favour of regulating artificial intelligence, and almost half are worried it will contribute to cognitive decline.

The Leger poll found 85 per cent of respondents believe governments should regulate AI tools to ensure ethical and safe use. More than half, 57 per cent, said they strongly agreed with that statement.

"It's very clear Canadians want government involved," said Jennifer McLeod Macey, senior vice-president at Leger.