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It's easy to get confused these days. "Out of control" isn't what we want to be. People who drink too much are said to be "out of control." Those who worry too much become emotionally "out of control." The same goes for those who go too far with anything: prescription drugs, food, fitness, sex, work—you name it.

A member of the Winnipeg Sea Bears executive staff receives an honour in back-to-back seasons. 

Jason Smith, President of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, has been named the 2024 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) Executive of the Year. Smith becomes the second executive to win the award in back-to-back years after Vancouver's Dylan Kular did so in 2021 and 2022. 

Controlled burns are scheduled to start, weather permitting, on Oct. 30 as part of the seasonal controlled burn program of natural areas. 

The City shared in a news release stating burns are expected to be conducted throughout the city until November 14. It will only take place when wind conditions are suitable and there will be appropriate fire guards in place. 

The City says in a news release, "Fire plays an important role in the preservation and restoration of prairies. Lack of fire allows weeds to invade these endangered plant communities."

The Winnipeg Police Service responded to reports of a carjacking in progress on Oct. 27. 

At approximately 9:15 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of William Avenue and learned that a 34-year-old female victim was robbed of her vehicle after leaving church. One female and two male suspects, one of whom was armed approached the victim and demanded her keys. She was forcibly removed from her vehicle and stolen of her personal property before she fled the vehicle. 

The victim did not require medical treatment. 

The suspects are described as:

Five people are in custody after a traffic stop turned violent. 

Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, officers stopped a Dodge Ram with five occupants near McGregor St. and Alfred Ave. 

All of the occupants were taken out of the vehicle after a fight broke out and the passengers began fighting with each other.

At the same time, officers searched the vehicle, where they located and seized a 12 gauge shotgun, collapsible baton (Prohibited) and 2.6 grams of crack cocaine (estimated street value $220.00).

Funeral For:  Helen Klassen 
Funeral Date: November 2, 2024 
Helen Klassen, 89, of Steinbach passed away Saturday, October 26th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. She is survived by her husband John, 1 daughter, 3 sons, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and their families. She was predeceased by 1 sister, 1 sister-in-law, and 2 brothers-in-law. 
The funeral service for Helen Klassen will be held Saturday, November 2nd at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery. 

Funeral For:  Margaret Graefer
Funeral Date: October 30, 2024 
Margaret Graefer, 95, of Portage La Prairie formerly of Winkler, passed away Friday, October 25th at Douglas Campbell Lodge. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 3 brothers. 
A memorial service for Margaret Graefer will be held Wednesday, October 30th at 1pm at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winkler with burial prior to the service.  
Donations may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler.  

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Award-winning singer and songwriter Mac Powell has released a new album.

The 11-track project I Love Jesus, celebrates the simple gospel message of what God has done in his life.

"With I Love Jesus I wanted to return to the simplicity of what I do," shares Mac Powell. "The gospel is a simple truth and I wanted to share that in simple songs that remind us of the love of Jesus."