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Winnipeg police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a 40-year-old man who has been missing for four months.

Ian Klowak was last seen around Flora Avenue and McGregor Street on Jan. 1 at around 1 p.m.

He is described as 5'3" in height with a thin build, brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a green baseball cap, black jacket, jeans and black runners. 

The Winnipeg Police Service is concerned for Klowak's wellbeing. 

The province is investing more money into the Orange Shirt Day Fund.

Premier Wab Kinew announced Wednesday that the Manitoba government will allocate up to $1 million towards the fund, an increase of 25 percent from the previous year. 

God showed up backstage during American Idol, leading to a moment of worship for the entire cast and crew. 

In a video posted on Instagram, contestants and crew can be seen singing "The Blessing," with almost everyone with their hands in the air. 

"Such a special moment backstage," said Riley, who made it to the top 24 before being eliminated. "God WILL get His glory."  

Funeral For:  Ken Krahn 
Funeral Date: May 8, 2025 

Dozens of people gathered at Freedom International School last week to take in a special concert.

Share the Night featured stories and songs from Howard Jolly, The Rising Above Band and the FIS Dance Ministry Team, with all funds raised supporting the school.

"We had this idea of wanting to find a common space between Manitoba's Indigenous culture and Metis culture and the cultures that are represented within our school, which is a lot of newcomer youth from various countries and cultures," said Cyndi Wiebe, director of communications with Freedom International School.

The bells at Westminster United Church in Wolseley have been ringing out over the city for well over a century, but its sounds have been somewhat muted in recent years. 

The church’s congregation, along with numerous local arts organizations, have been unable to use the sanctuary space because of structural deficiencies in the ceiling. With estimates to fix that ceiling running into the millions of dollars, the future of the entire building remains uncertain. 

An Indigenous group in Colombia known as the Embera people is experiencing the gospel in unique ways thanks to one missionary couple. 

Before moving to Medellín to work with the Embera, missionaries, Travis and Beth Burkhalter, worked in the Amazon jungle. 

The Embera people group were driven from their homeland of Chocó and has been living in poverty and under the rule of drug cartels for a few decades. 

On Thursday, Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) in Winnipeg will be hosting an event that's open to the public called 'Social Media Disinformation: How to Prevent, Identify, and Combat.'

"This event is from Massey College from the University of Toronto, and it's kind of like Massey College on the road," says the president of CMU, Cheryl Pauls. "There will be a time of panel and some incredible leaders in the field to speak together, learn together, and find ways of being hopeful."

Tasha Wiese continues on her journey of recovery, growing stronger with each passing day. 

Since March, she has been healing from a life-threatening illness that led to multiple amputations. 

Despite the unimaginable challenges, her strength and spirit remain an inspiration to those who know her. 

It was a full house at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba on Tuesday night, as Winnipeggers gathered to mourn and remember the victims of a tragic incident in Vancouver.

Over the weekend, an SUV plowed through a Filipino street festival in the city, killing 11 people and injuring several others. 

The vigil in Winnipeg honoured the lives that were lost and offered support to families and communities affected by the devastating event.