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Psalm 32:5  

Like a cool, cleansing shower on a hot, sweaty day, God's forgiveness washes away not only sins but their tormenting guilt.

God goes into the depths of our inner being and provides that magnificent relief that only He can bring: PEACE . . . .

If you are harboring some sin—if you are keeping hidden a few secret regions of wrong—don't expect to enjoy freedom from guilt, child of God.

There is an unspoken axiom threaded through Scripture: secret sin cannot coexist with inner peace.

 Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.

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Manitoba has extended its provincewide state of emergency until Aug. 22 as wildfires continue to burn across the province.

The state of emergency, declared under the Emergency Measures Act, was reinstated on July 10 for a 30-day period. It had previously been in place from May 28 to June 23 before being lifted when fire activity subsided.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Emergency Management Organization said Thursday that the extension is necessary due to the ongoing wildfire situation.

Two members of the Winnipeg Police Service have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into serious misconduct by the Professional Standards Unit, under the direction of the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba.

Winnipeg Transit will be set apart from other Canadian cities starting next week.

The first 60-foot zero-emission bus (ZEB) is going into limited service. This marks the first Canadian city with 60-foot battery-electric buses in its fleet. By the end of 2025, it is expected that there will be eight 60-foot ZEBs in full service.

Family of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer will have the chance to give victim impact statements in court a year after his conviction.

Manitoba Court of King's Bench says it has agreed to a special hearing on Aug. 15, so victim and community impact statements can be submitted about Ashlee Shingoose.

Shingoose was one of four First Nations women killed by Jeremy Skibicki in 2022.

No one was injured following a fire early Thursday morning in Winnipeg's Earl Grey neighbourhood.

Shortly after 1 a.m. today, a blaze broke out in a one and a half storey single family home in the 800 block of Dudley Avenue.

Smoke was coming from the home when crews arrived. Firefighters used a fire suppression tool that generates a mist to suppress the flames and reduce temperatures, allowing for safer access for crews. 

This allowed firefighters to enter the home and fight the fire from inside. It took about half an hour to get it under control.

Winnipeggers looking to help a good cause and find new material to read or listen to for the remainder of the summer are encouraged to stop by St. Vital Centre next weekend.

The Children's Hospital Book Market will be set up in the busy mall on Saturday, Aug. 16, for a one-day, pop-up event. 

All of the funds raised at the event will go towards Child Life programming at the Children's Hospital in Winnipeg.

Participants at L’Arche Winnipeg are getting ready to present their debut art exhibit this week at La maison des artistes visuels francophones. Experiencing Eden: Disability and the Natural World invites viewers to encounter the wonders of the natural world through the perspectives of folks living with physical and intellectual disabilities.  

Funeral For:  Maria Mary Wiebe 
Funeral Date: August 11, 2025 
Maria Mary Wiebe, 103, of Grunthal formerly of Niverville, passed away Monday, August 4th at Menno Home. She is survived by 2 brothers, many nieces and nephews and friends. 
The funeral service for Maria Mary Wiebe will be held Monday, August 11th at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Hespeler Cemetery, Nivervile. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.  
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Mission.