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An 18-year-old man is in custody after allegedly swinging a machete around in a park that was filled with children.

The incident happened on Friday at around 7:30 p.m. at a green space near Ross Avenue and Sherbrook Street.

Winnipeg police say they received a report of a man swinging around a machete in the air in a park, and then approaching a large group of children who were playing in the area.

Alleged members of an Indian gang and its leader have been sending shivers down the spines of members of the South Asian diaspora in Canada for years, says a city councillor in Richmond, B.C.

Kash Heed said the Bishnoi gang, led by Lawrence Bishnoi, gained notoriety and instilled fear among Indian Canadians well before the RCMP accused the syndicate this week of orchestrating violent crimes on Canadian soil.

There was no clear winner in Saturday's British Columbia election, but the leader of the B.C. Conservatives says the province's political landscape has "changed forever," after his party pushed the incumbent New Democrats to the brink.

Neither party won enough seats to claim a majority, and vote counting was set to continue Sunday, with Premier David Eby's NDP in striking range of a minority government if he gets the co-operation of the Greens, who won two seats.

Potential recounts mean it could be next week before the winner is decided.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two separate fires in vacant buildings on Saturday evening.

Fire on Logan Avenue

Crews were called to a fire in the 900 block of Logan Avenue at 6:09 p.m. on October 19, 2024.

The industrial structure, which had been previously damaged by fires in May 2024 and August 2023, was found emitting smoke when firefighters arrived. Due to the extent of prior damage, it was unsafe for crews to enter, prompting a defensive fire attack from the outside.

A documentary about Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham's life on the road, and the faith that follows, is hitting theatres this fall. 

For the One captures the moments of Lake and Wickham's Summer Worship Nights Tour on and off stage. 

"My hope for this project is that it would not only show what it takes to go on tour, but why the music and touring mean so much to us. Countless lives have been changed, especially ours. Though we’ve had the opportunity to influence many, our focus remains for the One," said Lake. 

Psalm 51:12

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

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James 4:13-17

Average lifespans are shorter than most of us realize. For instance, a facelift lasts only six to 10 years; a dollar bill lasts for only 18 months; a painted line on the road remains only three to four months; and a tornado seldom lasts more than 10 minutes.

There are differences of opinion, but most agree that the human lifespan averages somewhere between 75 and 80 years. That may sound encouraging to the young and disturbing to those in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. The simple fact is, however, nobody knows for sure how long he or she may live.

Funeral For:  Jacob Wiebe 
Funeral Date: October 23, 2024 
Jacob Wiebe, 96, of Winkler formerly of Miami, passed away Thursday, October 17th at Salem Home. He is survived by his wife Annie.  
The funeral service for Jacob Wiebe will be held Wednesday, October 23rd at 1pm at Morden Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial at Reinland Mennonite Church Cemetery, Schanzenfeld.  
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Tuesday, October 22nd from 1 to 6pm and at the church prior to the service. 

Memorial For: Margaretha Braun nee Hildebrand 
Memorial Date: October 23, 2024 
Margaretha Braun nee Hildebrand, 96, of Winkler formerly of Lowe Farm, passed away Friday, October 18th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by 3 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, 1 brother and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Ed, her parents, 1 son, 1 son-in-law, 2 sisters, 5 brothers, stepmother and parents-in-law. 

Funeral For:  Susan Gerbrandt 
Funeral Date: October 26, 2024 
Susan Gerbrandt, 105, of Winnipeg passed away Sunday, October 13th at Pembina Place Personal Care Home. She is survived by 3 daughters, 1 son, 4 sisters, 1 brother, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Henry and 7 sisters. 
The funeral service for Susan Gerbrandt will be held Saturday, October 26th at 11am at Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 Stafford Street, with burial at Sage Creek Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to Canadian Mennonite University.