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The executive team from the Assembly of First Nations will meet in the coming days to discuss how to proceed with new negotiations for a child welfare reform deal after chiefs voted against the government's proposed $47.8 billion agreement at a meeting in Calgary Thursday.

AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, who had helped negotiate the deal and pushed for it to be approved, was blunt in her assessment of the outcome in her closing remarks to the special chiefs assembly Friday.

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is seen through a bus windshield as he arrives for a campaign stop in Nanaimo, B.C., Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

With a unique perspective directly from Mary, the mother of Jesus, a new film is hitting Netflix this winter. 

The film, executively produced by pastor, author, and speaker, Joel Osteen, is simply called Mary. It follows the story of Mary and Joseph after their son Jesus is born, as the family flees from King Herod’s deadly pursuit. 

Golden Globe award-winning actor Anthony Hopkins portrays King Herod, while Israeli actress Noa Cohen plays the lead as Mary. 

Mary Aloe is another producer on the film that was shot in Morocco. 

Psalm 37:4

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

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Acts 22:1-21

A time-honoured, effective method of evangelism is your personal testimony. Just telling about your spiritual pilgrimage. The skeptic may deny your doctrine or attack your church, but he cannot honestly ignore the fact that your life has been cleaned up and revolutionized.

Now I'm not talking about some stale, dragged-out verbal marathon. That kind of testimony never attracted anyone! I'm speaking of an effective, powerful missile launched from your lips to the ears of the unsaved. Consider these five suggestions:

Canada announced the details of a $64.8 million military aid package to Ukraine Friday as National Defence Minister Bill Blair attended a NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels.

Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia was a key topic at the meeting, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the ministers during the meeting.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, chairing his first NATO defence ministers' meeting since taking the role earlier in October, said the alliance's members are on track to deliver almost $60 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.

Congratulations to April Fogle our latest Date Night on Daniel winner.

April won a $100 gift card to Mr. Mike's Steakhouse Casual and a Cineplex gift card courtesy of Daniel Cram of Sutton Realty.

Bob nominated April, "April has been our youth minister for many years and was involved in the church from childhood. She is modern and has kept our teens thinking of God for many years now. She is also a music ministry and involves her youth groups with that. She works so hard and deserves a great night out!"

Aquatera crews are currently on site conducting emergency repairs and assessments following a water main break that occurred this morning at the southeast corner of 108 Avenue and 102 Street. The cause of the break has not yet been determined.

As a result of the break, Avondale School and some businesses are temporarily closed. Residents and businesses in the area may experience water service interruptions during the repair process.

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CPKC had another strong week of grain delivery during Week 10 of the 2024-25 crop year, moving nearly 623,500 tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products October 6th through 12th.

Love & The Outcome's Jodi King and Chris Rademaker have asked their fans for help as they work on their next project. 

The former Winnipeggers, and husband-wife duo, have started a Kickstarter campaign to help them raise funds to create a Hymns record.

Jodi says the pair both grew up with their grandparents singing hymns in church and the Blessing before every meal, something they feel is relatable for many.