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British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.

Matthew 5:14,16

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

AND

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

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Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Proverbs 16:7

Think of David, the young musician, tending his father's sheep back on the hills of Judea many centuries ago.

He was a self-taught, gifted musician. He didn't go on tour, trying to make a name for himself.

Instead, he sang to the sheep.

He had no idea that someday his lyrics would find their way into the psalter or would be the very songs that have inspired and comforted millions of people through long and dark nights.

A 49-year-old man has been arrested after officers seized over $2 million of illicit drugs.

The Winnipeg Police Service’s Organized Crime Unit opened an investigation regarding the distribution of illicit drugs within Winnipeg in April 2025. 

Officers seized a total of $2.2 million of illicit drugs, including 43 kilograms of methamphetamine, 1,968 grams of cocaine, $150,000 in Canadian currency, scales, a vacuum sealer, packaging material and other drug-related paraphernalia during the investigation. 

A 67-year-old woman has been arrested in connection to a suspicious death in a Maples residence.

On December 8, 2022, North District General Patrol officers attended to a private residence in the 1-99 block of Sardelle Crescent, where a 65-year-old male was located deceased.

The Homicide Unit then assumed the investigation. 

The Homicide Unit met with the Manitoba Prosecution Services who authorized the Manslaughter charge.

The City of Winnipeg has denied a permit for American Christian musician Sean Feucht to hold a concert in Central Park, citing safety concerns and the need to protect inclusive public spaces.

The Assiniboine Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its red pandas.

Sachi, who was born in 2012 at Chausuyama Zoo in Nagano, Japan, arrived at Assiniboine Park Zoo in July 2014.

"Sachi was considered a geriatric panda at 13 years old, with the median life expectancy for red pandas in care being ten years," said the Assiniboine Park Zoo in a post on Facebook.

A monument of the Ten Commandments has returned to Assiniboine Park. 

The large stone monument was originally erected at the north end of the Formal Gardens on May 8, 1965, by the Winnipeg Aerie #23 Fraternal Order of Eagles and its Ladies Auxiliary. 

In 2017, the monument was removed during the construction of the Leaf. 

However, once construction was complete, the monument never returned to its original place, and the Conservancy said it may not be coming back, citing a desire to provide a more inclusive and welcoming place for all people. 

Funeral For:  Henry Reimer 
Funeral Date: July 31, 2025 
Henry Reimer, 95, of Crystal City passed away Saturday, July 26th at Crystal City. He is survived by his wife Tina, 4 daughters, and their families. 
Public interment followed by a memorial service for Henry Reimer will be held Thursday, Juyly 31st at 1pm at Crystal City, Cemetery. The memorial service will be held at Prairie Mennonite Fellowship, Crystal City at 2pm.  
Donations may be made to Prairie View Lodge Foundation Alternative Care Unit. 

Funeral For:  Guage Badiuk
Funeral Date: August 2, 2025 
Guage Badiuk, 20, of Gardenton passed away Tuesday, July 22nd near Brandon. He is survived by his father Wayne, mother Christine and stepfather Mike, and 2 sisters. 
The celebration of life for Guage Badiuk will be held Saturday, August 2nd at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Ukrainian Orthodox South Church, St. Demetrius Cemetery, Gardenton. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.