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Improvement has been made for Manitoban's public safety from 2024. Following the release of the Winnipeg Police Service’s (WPS) annual report for 2024, the results can be seen. 

The number of measles cases in Manitoba has jumped to 20, and health officials say some of the recent cases had no contact with previous ones.

Dr. Davinder Singh, a medical officer of health for the Southern health region, says that's concerning because it's unclear where those people became infected.

Most of the cases have been in the Southern health region and Singh says it is connected to the area's low vaccination rate.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without their starting quarterback for the first game of the 2025 season. 

On Wednesday afternoon, the Canadian Football League (CFL) announced that Zach Collaros has been suspended one game for failure to respond to Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) officials for an off-season drug test.

While several attempts were made to contact Collaros, there was ultimately no response within 24 hours. 

Downtown will again be filled with excitement this evening as Winnipeggers gather for another Winnipeg Whiteout Street party.

Another sold-out party tonight will see thousands of people fill the streets surrounding Canada Life Centre as they cheer on the Winnipeg Jets in game one of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

A 17-year-old gospel singer who won over fans on American Idol is preparing to release a gospel album.

Canaan James Hill won over the judges during his audition with Lionel Ritchie, giving him the platinum ticket, allowing him to bypass the first round of Hollywood. 

"That was powerful," said Ritchie. "You have been so blessed," said Ritchie. "That was something so spectacular. I can't even describe what I heard."

"When you sing at church, what do people do? Do they just run to the baptism pit, jump in it and get saved immediately?" said Luke after his audition. 

Funeral For:  David Adrian 
Funeral Date: May 14, 2025 
David Adrian, 83, of Steinbach formerly of Plum Coulee, passed away Monday, May 5th at Rest Haven Care Home. He is survived by his wife Lynda, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 1 sister, 2 brothers, and their families. He was predeceased by 2 sons. 
Viewing will be at Crossings Funeral Care Thursday, May 8th from 2 to 4pm. 
The celebration of life for David Adrian will be held Wednesday, May 14th at 10:30am at Crossings Funeral Care, Steinbach. 
Arrangements by Crossings Funeral Care, Steinbach.  

Funeral For:  Frank Wiebe 
Funeral Date: May 11, 2025 
Frank Wiebe, 80, of Winnipeg passed away Thursday, May 1st at Health Sciences Centre. He is survived by his wife Barb, 2 sons, and their families.  
The funeral service for Frank Wiebe will be held Sunday, May 11th at 2:30pm at Portage Avenue Church, 1420 Portage Avenue, with ash interment at Chapel Lawn Cemetery at a later date.  
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service.  
Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, WInkler. 

Funeral For:  Rita Sawatzky 
Funeral Date: May 11, 2025 
Rita Sawatzky, 94, of Steinbach passed away Monday, May 5th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. She is survived by 2 daughters, 1 son, and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband Jacob Klassen, her second husband Frank Sawatzky, and 1 grandson. 
Cremation has taken place. 
A memorial service for Rita Sawatzky will be held Sunday, May 11th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with ash interment at a later date. 
Donations may be made to MCC. 

This week, the Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre hosted a heartwarming celebration to honour eight remarkable centenarians.

The 200-bed personal care home in south Winnipeg celebrated the lives of eight centenarians on Tuesday with a once-in-a-lifetime party.

"Reaching the milestone of 100 years is a momentous achievement, and we are excited to celebrate these incredible individuals who have witnessed history, shared their wisdom, and contributed so much to our community," said Laurie Cerqueti, CEO of the Simkin Centre.

Alongside the help of many fans, Steven Curtis Chapman released a beautiful ode to all moms with his single "Speed of Love."

"Some of you may remember hearing this song I wrote about my mom & shared around Mother’s Day last year," says Chapman. "Well, I’m very excited to finally be releasing 'Speed of Love' into the world as we know it!"

Chapman released a shorter version on social media in 2024 for his mom, but this year, thanks to many fans sending in photos of their moms, he released the full song and music video.