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Manitoba's premier says his government is taking a step towards ensuring one of his biggest campaign promises is in place by the new school year.

Premier Wab Kinew tells the Canadian Press in a year-end interview that the government is putting up $1.5 million to eliminate a waitlist at the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba for the remainder of the current school year. There are currently 51 schools waiting on funding from the non-profit organization which helps school meal and snack programs that ask for assistance.

The Winnipeg Police Service’s Sex Crimes Unit continues to investigate the attempted murder of a 27-year-old female victim, which occurred over a significant period at a residence on Carlton Street on December 10.

Police had sent out a release searching for two of the suspects. Police now says that on December 26, 35-year-old Joey Michael Audy of Winnipeg turned himself in to police where he was placed under arrest on the strength of the warrant in his name for Attempt to Commit Murder, Assault Cause Bodily Harm, Uttering Threats, Robbery, and Forcible Confinement.

Psalm 103:1-2

Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—

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Luke 2:28-32

Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”

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Isaiah 9:6

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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Luke 2:16-20

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

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Environment Canada is continuing to warn of thick fog throughout much of southern Manitoba. Fog advisories are also in effect in eastern North Dakota, and northern Minnesota.

People planning travel throughout the region should be aware of severely reduced visibility on highways at times. Motorists are reminded to turn their vehicles headlights on as daytime running lights do not activate taillights, making it difficult to be seen for approaching vehicles.

Luke 2:11-14

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

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Proverbs 1:23

Luke 2:8-11

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

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