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Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized.

The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month's election.

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies has told The Canadian Press he spoke with the Prime Minister's Office about obtaining official party status for the NDP in the House of Commons.

Davies pointed to several past instances of provincial legislatures granting party status to an opposition party.

Three teens were taken into custody following a weekend robbery in St. Vital.

Just before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, officers say the youth entered a business in the 700 block of Dakota Street, grabbed merchandise and attempted to leave without paying. 

A staff member attempted to stop the teens, but was sprayed with bear spray. The youths fled before police arrived. 

Officers located the suspects near the business and arrested them without incident. 

Funeral For:  Nettie Neufeld 
Funeral Date: May 28, 2025 
Nettie Neufeld, 99, of Winnipeg passed away Wednesday, May 21st at Bethania Personal Care Home. She is survived by 4 children, 13 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband George. 
The funeral service for Nettie Neufeld will be held Wednesday, May 28th at 11am at Springfield Heights Mennonite Church, 570 Sharron Bay. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg.  

Dancing with the Stars Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Ebert, are asking for prayer after Haley's stepfather underwent surgery to remove a tumour from his torso.

"My stepdad, Jim, is heading into a very long and high-risk surgery to remove a large tumour and any remaining cancer cells in his torso," said Hayley in a post on Friday. "He is truly one of the strongest, kindest souls I know, and I believe with all my heart that he’s going to make it through this with the same courage and grace he brings to everything in life."

A group of young adults from Grant Memorial Church gathered on Saturday evening for a night of food, fun, and fellowship, hosted by the church’s Young Adult Ministry.

The event featured a barbecue, a multi-sport tournament, and plenty of opportunities to connect. Leaders grilled burgers, organized games, and helped create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

Attendees competed in activities including basketball, soccer, and gaga ball, with gift cards awarded as prizes for the winners.

While celebrations of culture continue across the province for Asian Heritage Month, the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba is balancing revelry with reflection on the struggles and lessons of the past to continue to work towards a more equitable future. The organization will be “Honouring Resilience, Uplifting Stories” with a lecture-conversation of the same name taking place this week in association with the Seven Oaks School Division and the Writers’ Union of Canada.  

After months of controversy, Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, has appointed a new pastor in hopes of turning the page.

On Sunday, Gateway Church announced through a post on social media that they have hired a new pastor. 

"After a lot of prayer, we're thrilled to announce that pastor Daniel Floyd has accepted the call to become the new senior pastor of Gateway Church," said Tra Willbanks, an elder with Gateway Church.

The new pastor, Daniel Floyd, and his wife, Tammie, say they are very excited to be a part of the Gateway family. 

In 1875, 18 villages were established by the first wave of Mennonite immigrants who settled in the West Reserve. 

One of those villages is Reinland in the RM of Stanley, where still today, one can see an enduring symbol of early Mennonite settlers: the Ens Heritage Housebarn.  

Over 300 people have been evacuated from Pimicikamak Cree Nation as a wildfire approaches near the northern Manitoba community. 

As a precaution, 216 people were evacuated to Winnipeg and 86 to Thompson on Saturday. 

55 firefighters have worked around the clock battling the blaze, and as of Sunday, Chief David Monais said the fire was considered stable. However, according to the province's fire status report, the fire continues to burn out of control, reaching 1,500 hectares.

King Charles is set to open a new session of Parliament on Tuesday, seated in a throne that incorporates a piece of English walnut from Windsor Great Park, a preserve of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth.

The Royal Family connection is especially appropriate given that the Queen was the first sovereign to deliver a speech from the throne in Canada, a role usually fulfilled by the Governor General.