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Close to 13,000 people in Manitoba were out of their homes Thursday due to wildfires, but hundreds were finding space in hotels rather than in congregate shelters, the province said.

Since Monday, officials said they've found spots for 705 more people in hotels, while others are staying with family and friends or in one of four shelters in Winnipeg.

As of Wednesday night, there were about 7,000 evacuees in hotel rooms and about 1,200 in shelters, a government spokesperson said. 

Ten hotels were added to a list of 58 across the province already offering rooms.

The search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women has concluded with a new search soon set to begin at a different site for another victim.

The Manitoba government announced Thursday that crews finished looking last week through the Prairie Green landfill, just north of Winnipeg, for remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran. They were among four First Nations women murdered by serial killer Jeremy Skibicki in 2022. 

"Together, we brought Morgan and Marcedes home," Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said in a social media post. 

Twelve distinguished individuals were formally inducted into the Order of Manitoba during a ceremony held Thursday afternoon at the Manitoba Legislative Building.

The Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour, recognizes residents whose accomplishments and service have enriched the social, cultural or economic well-being of Manitoba and beyond.

Canadian Christian author Grace Fox is releasing her second book in the series, titled Names of God: Knowing Peace.

"It's seven names of God, that when we begin to understand what they mean, and walk in their truth, we can have that peace even amidst the chaos," says Fox.

Fox's first book in the series, Names of God: Living Unafraid, was published last year. The third book in the series will be released next summer. Fox and her publisher decided to release the book in a devotional-style outline. 

Psalm 119:7

"I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws."

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Philippians 4:8

Let me urge you to take charge of your mind and emotions today.

Let your mind feast on nutritious food for a change. Refuse to grumble and criticize! Let your life yield a sweet, winsome melody that this old world needs so desperately.

Fix your attention on these six specifics in life:

Not unreal far-fetched dreams, but things that are true...

Not cheap, flippant, superficial stuff, but things that are honourable...

Not things that are wrong and unjust...but that which is right.

Three individuals have been charged with drug trafficking in Winnipeg. 

The WPS' Guns and Gangs Unit launched an investigation into drug trafficking in the city in May 2025. Three suspects have been identified along with two residences and two vehicles of interest. 

On July 11, 2025, investigators and the Tactical Support Team executed search warrants at a residence in the 400 block of Sackville Street and the 200 block of Roseberry Street. Three suspects were taken into custody. 

RCMP are searching for a suspect after a Tesla Cybertruck was damaged at Folk Fest on Monday morning. 

Shortly before 10 a.m. on July 14, Oakbank RCMP received a complaint after the vehicle was damaged while parked during Folk Fest activities at Birds Hill Provincial Park.

Officers have learned through the investigation that a female had written profanity on the truck using a marker. 

Over 35 campers were in attendance at Elim Chapel's Vacation Bible School on Thursday. 

The Elim Chapel VBS began on Monday, July 14th, and is ongoing until Friday, July 18th.

"VBS at Elim is for kids from the age of five to twelve," said Joel D'Souza, the Children and Youth Pastor.

This week has consisted of fun activities and engaging Bible lessons for the campers to participate in.

"Kids come here to have fun, learn about Jesus, and build community," continued D'Souza.

Winnipeggers will soon be able to pass along unwanted items for a good cause. 

The Wave Church is hosting a garage sale this weekend. Barbara Doerksen is on the team and says the money raised is supporting one of the church's ministries. "The money is going towards Women Everywhere, which is a conference that the church has started to empower women and encourage women to get closer to God."