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After an astronaut got stuck in space for much longer than expected, two senior citizens from his church received a surprise that was out of this world. 

Barry Wilmore, a member and elder of Providence Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas, recently went to space for what should have been a week-long mission. 

In June, Wilmore and fellow astronaut Suni Williams were launched into space as the first humans to ride a Boeing Starliner spacecraft. During the launch, the spacecraft had issues with its thrusters, as well as leaking helium. 

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is urging chiefs to vote in favour of a landmark child welfare deal with Ottawa, saying she doesn't think a better agreement would be possible under a different federal government.

Some chiefs are campaigning to vote down the $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement at an assembly in Calgary this week.

While Pakistan has committed to equal rights for women, cultural and societal barriers remain.

According to UN Women in a report this year, women in Pakistan face disadvantages in "every sphere of life," including education and employment.

A year has passed since the Canadian Bible Society opened a location on Pembina Highway, and there is a big celebration on Saturday, October 19.  

"We look forward to connecting with the Winnipeg community and celebrating this special day. Our goal for this event is to celebrate God and God's Word and to create lasting memories together," said Natalie Glavovic, Director of Sales at the Canadian Bible Society.  

Psalm 25:14-15

The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.

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John 3:16

Shortly after World War II, the saddest sight for American soldiers who were picking up the pieces in ravaged Europe, was that of little orphaned children starving in the streets of those war-torn cities.

Lauren-Michael Sellers recently performed "Oceans" by Hillsong for the judges of The Voice TV show and got all four judges to turn their chairs. 

"I love this song," said judge and well-known singer Gwen Stefani. She was also the first to hit the button and see who was singing. 

Sellers is from Birmingham, Alabama, and is 35 years old. 

Funeral For:  Ben Friesen 
Funeral Date: October 18, 2024 
Ben Friesen, 84, of Lac du Bonnet passed away Sunday, October 13th at Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home. He is survived by his partner Agnes Fiebelkorn, 2 sons Vincent and Kirby, and their families.  He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Katherine Friesen.
The funeral service for Ben Friesen will be held Friday, October 18th at 11am at Seasons Funeral Chapel, 576 Balsam Crescent, Oakbank. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 
Arrangements by Seasons Funeral Chapel, Oakbank. 

The following story discusses sexual abuse and may be disturbing to some readers.

An alleged victim of child sexual abuse by former pastor Robert Morris of Gateway Church in Texas is talking to lawmakers in hopes of helping abuse victims heal. 

Two people have died following a collision at Stony Mountain on Tuesday evening. 

At approximately 5:25 p.m., Stonewall RCMP RCMP received a report of a SUV travelling northbound in the southbound lane of Highway 7 at Stony Mountain and it appeared a collision had occurred. Officers quickly arrived to the scene and found that the SUV had collided with a pickup truck on Highway 7, about half a kilometre north of Road 73 North.

The occupant is deceased as the SUV was on fire. They were the lone occupant in the vehicle.