2021 in review: April

Just like the message of Easter, April of 2021 was packed with hope-filled stories.

Fort Frances sisters gain over 10 million views for 'An Easter Hallelujah'

A pair of sisters are overjoyed as a song they recorded for their nana and papa has reached millions more.

"Sisters Cassandra (10) & Callahan (19) wanted to record this beautiful & meaningful version of Hallelujah especially for Nana & Papa since it’s their favourite," their mother Nikki Armstrong-Wiedenhoeft writes on Facebook.

From contestant to guest performer, Lauren Daigle returns to American Idol

Two-time Grammy award winner Lauren Daigle returns to the American Idol stage to perform one of her hit singles.

"Just finished on American Idol and it's the first time ever that I've gotten to play on the big show," Daigle posts on Facebook with a video.

Trucker alive because of two good Samaritans

After a trucker was passing through Manitoba, he had a medical emergency and thankfully two Samaritans stopped to help.

John Sparks is a long-haul trucker who works throughout Canada and the US. He lives in Saskatchewan.

"He was in medical distress and unable to continue driving. He got out of his semi to try to flag down some help and was found lying outside of his truck," says one of Sparks's sisters, Roberta.

The Power of Hope Radiothon with YFC Winnipeg

This year we had a big goal of $100,000 and not only did you meet it, but you crushed it!

Bullied, but not broken: Former RCMP officer using art to recover

A former RCMP officer is using her mental health therapy to help others.

Michelle Aldie's small stature and sweet voice are a stark contrast to the stereotypical police officer, but it was her dream. Aldie grew up in Nova Scotia and later in life found herself in Saskatchewan to take her RCMP training.

Local Superintendent finding God amidst cancer diagnosis

In just two weeks, Lawrence Hamm went from running a school to being told he had terminal brain cancer. But if you met him today, you wouldn’t know that.

"People keep asking me ‘Lawrence, you seem so calm and at peace," Mr. Hamm, Superintendent/CEO of Winnipeg Mennonite Elementary & Middle Schools (WMEMS) says over a video message from his home. "I liken that to my deep faith and the people that are praying for me."

'God is so good': Justin Bieber surprises fans with Easter gospel album

A Canadian pop icon is releasing a string of gospel music tracks for the first time, including adding prayers for fans.

Justin Bieber, an outspoken Christain, is sharing new music with his fans. This is his first official gospel EP. He did not do any promotions before releasing his latest work. This comes on the cusp of "JUSTICE", a secular album with nods to his faith.