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Friends, family, musicians, and members of Winnipeg’s faith community are paying tribute to Tomislav Milardovic, a man remembered for his transformation from a street-involved rapper to a passionate preacher of the Gospel, who died suddenly earlier this week.

Severe thunderstorm warnings in southern Manitoba began to pop up on Thursday afternoon.

These storms are often fast-moving and capable of producing very strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain, Environment Canada says.

Just after 2 p.m., the national forecaster sent out a warning for a storm east of Winnipeg. Environment Canada said it was a fast-moving storm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, toonie-sized hail, and heavy rainfall.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared a state of emergency Thursday to aid the evacuation of a provincial park due to wildfires, one day after the bodies of two people were found in the ashes.

Kinew did not provide details about the man and woman who died in the fire in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, a popular lakefront cottage area northeast of Winnipeg.

But he said the deaths mean officials are taking the danger seriously and want additional powers to enforce evacuation orders.

The body of a missing fisherman in Lake Manitoba was found Wednesday afternoon after days-long search. 

A 41-year-old male from Sandy Bay First Nation originally went missing last week after his boat had a malfunction. He, along with another male on board, became stranded when the fire department could not launch their own boat due to the high winds. 

Shortly later, a bystander reported that both men were in the water, attempting to swim back to the shore. 

With the long weekend this weekend, what's open and closed in Winnipeg?

If you're heading to the Whiteout Street Party tonight, be prepared for a wet and wild night — and we’re not just talking about playoff energy.

The Winnipeg Jets are facing elimination as they take on the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m., though fans should expect action to start closer to 8:50 p.m., as has been the case throughout the series.

Funeral For: Ruth Guenther nee Hamm 
Funeral Date: May 24, 2025 
Ruth Guenther nee Hamm, 87, of Winnipeg formerly of Morden, passed away Sunday, May 11th at Grace Hospital. She is survived by her husband David and 2 daughters. She was predeceased by her parents Henry and Tena Hamm, and 4 brothers. 
A memorial service for Ruth Guenther nee Hamm will be held Saturday, May 24th at 10:30am at Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren Church, 1771 Pembina Highway. 
Donations may be made to Simonhouse Bible Camp. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg.  
 

After spending three days in hospital after going septic from a kidney stone, Christian singer Heather Rose Jordan is back home. 

Her family says it all started last Monday. Heather was rushed to the ER with severe back pain and uncontrollable vomiting. They did bloodwork, ran a CT scan, and found a kidney stone, but no signs of infection, so she was sent home. 

Over the next two days, things continued to go downhill. 

As wildfires continue to spread through eastern Manitoba, the province has decided to close Whiteshell Provincial Park. 

As of 9 a.m. Thursday, all access to the park will be restricted, including all cottage subdivisions, commercial areas, campgrounds, group use, day use and all beaches, backcountry areas, canoe routes and campsites. 

Residents of the area and park users have until 1 p.m. today to leave. 

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