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With the long weekend coming up, Canadian Blood Services is inviting people to donate blood before going out to the lake. 

"The need for blood really rises in the summer, especially right now," says Brett Lawrence, the Community Development Manager with Canadian Blood Services. "We're calling for O-negative donors to come out. The special thing about O-negative blood is it can be given to any other blood type. It's also called the universal donor."

John 1:12-13

"Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God."

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Psalm 31:1

Under heaven's lock and key, we are protected by the most efficient security system available—the power of God.

There is no way we will be lost in the process of suffering. No disorder, no disease, not even death itself can weaken or threaten God's ultimate protection over our lives...

"God stands between you and all that menaces your hope or threatens your eternal welfare," James Moffatt wrote. "The protection here is entirely and directly the work of God."

The Winnipeg Jets announced on Wednesday that they have agreed to terms with defenceman Dylan Samberg on a three-year contract.

The deal follows Samberg's career year with six goals and 20 points in 2024-25 with Winnipeg in 60 games. He suited up for all 13 playoff games, registering three assists.

The Minnesota native led the team and was tied for sixth in the NHL in plus/minus with a +34. 

A new 3,000-square-foot accessible spray pad opened along with other features at the Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre.

“Spaces like the new spray pad at Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre bring people together and help build stronger, healthier communities,” said the Honourable Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons in a news release. “We’re proud to celebrate this vibrant new addition to the neighbourhood that families can enjoy for years to come.”

A male suspect has been arrested for attempted robbery in Portage la Prairie. 

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on July 29, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of an attempted robbery at a business on Saskatchewan Avenue West.

The male suspect demanded cash and struck the employee with a wooden stick. The suspect did not obtain any cash.

As he fled the business, he struck a 74-year-old female customer with the stick and threw a chunk of concrete at an unknown male customer.

A Winnipeg golf course is celebrating a huge milestone.

An anniversary to celebrate The Windsor Park Golf Course took place on Wednesday morning, marking 100 years since it first opened.

"Windsor Park Golf Course shows what’s possible when we invest with future generations in mind,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham in a news release. "A century later, it remains a popular destination for local golfers and skiers, and a reminder to keep building a city that stands the test of time."

A Christian rock band is asking for prayers after a member suffered a stroke.

Kutless shared on social media on Tuesday that guitarist, James Mead had a stroke. "This post is a tough one to send out, but so many of you have supported us for so many years and today we are asking for your help." 

Media from across Manitoba gathered today at The Leaf, for a preview of what to expect at Folklorama this year.

Folklorama is an annual celebration of Winnipeg's diversity and multiculturalism. The celebration of cultures is happening over two weeks in August. 

"I like to describe Folklorama as a world tour at home. Folklorama is a multicultural festival that happens every year in Winnipeg," said Bisman Randhawa, a Youth Ambassador General for Folklorama.

Not only did the Winnipeg Jets finish the 2024-25 regular season at the top of the standings, but the team has won an award for something off the ice.

This week is the NHL Club Business Meetings, where over 1,300 representatives from the NHL’s 32 teams and League offices are in Seattle.