Niagara River Lions are crowned CEBL Champions of 2025!

The Niagara River Lions have done it again!

For the second year in a row, the River Lions have emerged as the victors of the Canadian Elite Basketball League Championship.

It was a fierce battle between the Calgary Surge and Niagara River Lions, with both teams having strong yet different motivations.

The Surge were keen on grabbing the title this year, as it was their third appearance in a row in the CEBL Championship Playoffs.

The River Lions on the other hand, were motivated to prove that they could accomplish again what they did last year.

Risk of frost tonight across southern Manitoba

Southern Manitoba could see a touch of frost overnight, a reminder that summer is winding down as students prepare to return to school next week.

Frost risk tonight only

Environment Canada is calling for clear skies tonight with temperatures dropping to 4 C. With light winds expected overnight, forecasters say there is a risk of frost developing in low-lying areas. Fog patches could also form.

The chilly temperatures will be short-lived. By Monday afternoon, the forecast calls for sunshine and a high of 23 C, with overnight lows around 9 C.

Tragic end to search for missing Norwegian hiker

The search for a missing Norwegian hiker has come to a close after his body was recovered Sunday morning.

Gillam RCMP and Parks Canada, with help from community searchers from Fort Severn, were doing a ground search along the Hayes River when the pilot of a helicopter reported to the search parties that he believed he located the body of Steffen Skjottelvik a short distance away from where his jacket had been located on Friday afternoon.

Man arrested after knife attack on security guard in Winnipeg grocery store

A security guard is recovering after being assaulted Thursday evening. 

Winnipeg police say a 28-year-old man attempted to leave a grocery store in the 600 block of Stafford Street with meat products he had not paid for.

A security guard attempted to intervene. However,  the suspect pulled out a knife and attempted to stab the guard. He then punched the guard, resulting in minor facial injuries.

The man fled empty-handed before police arrived.

'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.

The service was hosted by the Morden Christian Programs Committee, and the worship band was comprised of members from seven local congregations.

Agatha Kroeger

Funeral For:  Agatha Kroeger
Funeral Date: Pending 
Agatha Kroeger, 86, of Winnipeg passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 13th at St. Boniface Hospital. She is survived by 2 daughters, 1 son-in-law, 1 grandson, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters-in-law. She was predeceased by her husband Victor David Kroeger, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 sister-in-law and 1 brother-in-law. 
The funeral arrangements for Agatha Kroeger are pending and will be by invitation only. We ask that you respect the family's wishes for privacy.

Portion of Redwood Avenue to be closed starting this week

A portion of a North End street will be closed for two-and-a-half weeks starting Monday.

Between August 25 until September 10, the eastbound lanes and westbound lanes of Redwood Avenue between Salter Street to Charles Street will be closed for construction.

Starting August 25, all eastbound lanes will be closed.

The westbound lanes closure will follow at a later date. 

Our Will or God’s Will?

Submitted by staff on Sun, 08/24/2025 - 07:00

Following the will of God requires faith and action, which in turn call for risk and release. This is where things get very personal. 

This is where we persevere and flesh out the will of God.

I have come to this conclusion: Doing the will of God is rarely easy and uncomplicated. Instead, it is often difficult and convoluted. Or...mysterious. 

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