The Color & Jordan Janzen to tour with the Newsboys

Made in Manitoba artists the Color made a very exciting announcement last week. The band took to their social media pages to make the announcement, saying, "This is a pinch-me moment, but it is indeed true." 

The announcement? Jordan Janzen and the Color will join the Newsboys on part of their U.S. tour in 2024!

The southern Manitoba boys, who are based in the Winkler area, will join the legendary Newsboys for five dates as the Newsboys kick off their Worldwide Revival Nights tour.

Freezing Rain Warning ended for Steinbach area

More freezing rain is impacting the province Sunday morning. 

Environment Canada says a warm front will bring a "brief" period of freezing rain as it moves into the region.

The warning was issued at 8:30am and ended at 9:40am.

Steinbach could reach 8 degrees today with freezing rain and snow.

By Tuesday, it is expected to warm up to 10 degrees.

WATCH: Good boy! Jets undefeated when Duke drops the puck

The crowd at Canada Life Centre was all applause for a furry official at the start of Tuesday night's game.

Duke the dog was back for a special "pup drop" for last night's ceremonial faceoff.

"Tonight is our Child Advocacy game and Jets captain Adam Lowry has been working alongside Toba Centre to raise awareness and lend his support to youth who attend the facility," the Jets said in a social media post.

 

An extra white Christmas: snowfall warnings for Westman, extreme cold warnings in north

An Alberta Clipper is bringing some extra gifts to parts of western Manitoba on Christmas Day.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of the province's southwest.

Meteorologists say that snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected, accompanied by localized blowing snow.

Leon Fontaine died from 'aggressive' cancer, family says they're grateful for outpouring of support

The family of a well-known pastor who passed away suddenly last week is speaking out, providing more details on his death and thanking people for their support over the past week since his passing.

Springs Church announced to its congregants on Sunday, November 20, 2022, that their pastor had died the day before surrounded by family in Calgary. Late Thursday evening the family released a statement providing details on his unexpected passing.

What will the weather be like in Winnipeg for the Western Final?

The Bombers and Lions are just a day away from fighting for the chance to play in the Grey Cup. Should fans be bundled up in blue and gold?

Considering it's an afternoon game in the middle of November on the Canadian prairies, the forecast isn't looking too bad at all. 

Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. and with a forecasted high of -5 for the day, that's exactly what the temperature should be as the game gets underway. That's downright balmy to a hearty Winnipegger and Manitoban.

Adult & Teen Challenge hit by thieves twice in 1 week

Students and staff at Adult & Teen Challenge (ATC) are hoping and praying that stolen property will find its way back to the Christian addictions program.

"It’s been an interesting week," ATC says on their Facebook page. "Two thefts at two different ATC properties in one week!"

The first theft happened earlier this week at ATC's vehicle donation program yard, located just east of Winnipeg in the RM of Springfield. Staff say a van and an ATV were stolen from the property in that incident.