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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.

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the nominations for this year's 56th Dove Awards show.

Brandon Lake has the most nominations this year with nine, including Artist of the Year. The others in the same category include CeCe Winans, Forrest Frank, Josiah Queen, Lauren Daigle, and Phil Wickham.

This year's theme for the awards show is Creation Sings. Tauren Wells will be hosting for the third year in a row. 

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (39-32) defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes (27-42) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park by a score of 4-2.
 
After three and a half innings of scoreless baseball, Keshawn Lynch and Matthew Warkentin reached on singles before Roby Enríquez ripped a two-run double off the centre field wall to give Winnipeg a 2-0 lead.

Funeral For:  Cornelius N. Driedger 
Funeral Date: Private 
Cornelius N. Driedger, 87, of Altona formerly of Blumenhof, passed away Tuesday, July 29th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Elsie, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 1 sister, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by 2 granddaughters, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. 
A private funeral service for Cornelius N. Driedger will be held.  
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona Thursday, July 31st from 1 to 7pm. 
Donations may be made to Mennonite Disaster Service. 

A 12-year-old girl who survived the Texas flash flood that claimed the lives of 130 people, including 27 young campers and counsellors at Camp Mystic, is now using music to honour the victims.

Skyler Derrington has been attending Camp Mystic for four years, but this year will be one to remember. 

Derrington says on July 4, 2025, the sky was dark and the floodwaters rose quickly. She says the girls in her cabin began singing songs to the Lord, and as they sang, the water receded, taking the lives of 27 people at the camp, including the owner. 

One person is in hospital and a firefighter is recovering following a blaze Tuesday evening in the North End. 

The fire broke out just after 8:30 p.m. in a home in the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue. 

The home was filled with smoke and flames when firefighters arrived. However, crews were able to get the fire under control very quickly. 

One person was transported to hospital in stable condition. Meanwhile, a firefighter suffered a minor injury and was assessed by paramedics on scene. They did not require a trip to the hospital. 

The Canadian Constitution Foundation is watching closely after American Christian singer Sean Feucht had several shows cancelled across the country. 

Four people are facing charges after two teens escaped from the Manitoba Youth Centre. 

Winnipeg police say shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday, two 16-year-old youths managed to get outside of the Youth Centre on Doncaster Street by finding a way through the building's exterior. 

Two females aged 17 and 18 were waiting in a nearby vehicle to help the pair escape and flee from the area.