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Many people have prayed for years for Susanna Koh and her family — the wife and children of Pastor Raymond Koh.

Raymond was kidnapped in Malaysia, in broad daylight on 13 February 2017. In the seven years since then, Susanna has tirelessly sought to find out what happened to him. She filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian government for negligence in the case. 

A fire on a busy Crestview street is causing traffic disruptions in the area. 

At around 2:40 p.m. fire crews responded to a Manitoba Housing complex in the 600 block of Cavalier Drive.

Fire crews could be seen working in one of the suites.

The Winnipeg Police Service has arrested 13 men in a series of proactive offender sweeps conducted in response to reports of youth being propositioned in local neighbourhoods and online.

Between September 27 and October 2, the police’s Counter Exploitation Unit (CEU) carried out these sweeps in the North and West End neighbourhoods as part of the Indigenous Women and Girls Safety Strategy.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is reminding residents to never leave cooking unattended after a fire in Transcona Monday night.

Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on October 7, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey condominium building in the 400 block of Pandora Avenue West.

Crews found smoke coming from the building upon arrival. They quickly entered the building and fought the blaze from the inside. The fire was declared under control at 8:01 p.m.

The province is providing $10 million in grant funding to the Business Council of Manitoba to support a new investment that will help increase the availability of affordable housing units in Manitoba. 

Premier Wab Kinew made the announcement Tuesday, saying today marks another significant step forward in their effort to end chronic homelessness in our province. 

“This funding will work to create more affordable housing across Manitoba," said Kinew. "We’re proud to partner with the big-hearted business community to put people on a path to homeownership.”

Singer and songwriter Tasha Layton is celebrating after receiving her third No. 1 radio single. 

Her latest song, 'Worship Through It,' which features Chris Brown of Elevation Worship, hit No. 1 for the second week on the Mediabase Christian Impression chart as well as in the Top 5 on the Mediabase Christian AC Monitor and Top 3 at Mediabase AC Activator charts. 

Written by Layton, Matthew West, AJ Prius and Keith Everette Smith, this song encourages listeners to lift up God and give him adoration for who he is and what he's done. 

Funeral For:  Leonard Len Peter Wiebe 
Funeral Date: October 15, 2024 
Leonard Len Peter Wiebe, 70, of Steinbach formerly of Grunthal, passed away Friday, October 4th at Steinbach. He is survived by 2 sons and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Kathie.  
A celebration of life for Leonard Len Peter Wiebe will be held Tuesday, October 15th at 1pm at Crossview Church, Steinbach.  
Arrangements by Crossings Funeral Care, Steinbach.  

A chapel in YMCA Camp Greenville in Cleveland, South Carolina is in awe after their building sustained significant damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. However, a wooden cross at the front of the church remained standing. 

"Unfortunately, it's pretty devastating on top of the mountain," said the director of operations for YMCA Camp Greenville in a post on Facebook. "We have thousands of trees down and lots of damage to power lines and buildings. Our staff are all safe and well, but there is a lot of work ahead of us."

Funeral For:  Elizabeth Warkentin 
Funeral Date: October 10, 2024 
Elizabeth Warkentin, 98, of Pilot Mound passed away Wednesday, October 2nd at Prairie View Lodge Personal Care Home. She is survived by 1 brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 1 sister, 1 brother, 2 half-siblings, and 1 sister-in-law. 
The funeral service for Elizabeth Warkentin will be held Thursday, October 10th at 2pm at Wheatland Funeral Chapel, Pilot Mound with burial at Crystal City Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 

Funeral For:  Eva Kehler 
Funeral Date: October 12, 2024 
Eva Kehler, 85, of Steinbach passed away Friday, October 4th at Resthaven Nursing Home. She is survived by 2 daughters, 4 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her 1st husband Peter Kehler and her 2nd husband Neil Peters. 
The funeral service for Eva Kehler will be held Saturday, October 12th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to Resthaven Nursing Home.