This week we saw a ton of praise-worthy sports moments, from the Olympics to our own backyard with the Goldeyes and Bombers back in action.
South African swimmer sets world record and praises God
South African swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker won the 200m breaststroke gold medal in Tokyo 2020 and set a new World Record, becoming the first woman ever to swim under two minutes nineteen seconds.
As she finished the race, it took the 24-year-old athlete several seconds to realize that she had not only won the final but also made the best time in history: 2:18,95.
Update: Manitoba moves to full reopening for many sectors, some seeing loosenings
Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin are announcing more loosening of restrictions in the province as COVID-19 cases continue to drop and vaccination rates climb.
"As of today 80 per cent of Manitobans over the age of 12 have received their first dose," Pallister says in a Tuesday press conference. "Dr. Roussin and I are pleased to announce that Manitoba will be in a position to reopen sooner."
Roussin says they are moving from Pubic Health restrictions to Pubic Health recommendations for most sectors.
Goldeyes returning to home plate Tuesday
Winnipeg's baseball team is gearing up to welcome its first fans back.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes will be playing its first home game of the season Tuesday evening, a long-awaited moment for General Manger Andrew Collier.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers prepare for fans in the stands
Fans are being asked to arrive early and pack patience as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers gear up for a home opener like no other.
The Bombers are welcoming the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday evening, their first game since 2019's Grey Cup Championship. This long-awaited moment is something Winnipeg Football Club President and CEO Wade Miller and his team have been working towards since the pandemic hit.
'It’s a God-given gift': praises race in for Canadian Olympic gold medalist
A Canadian sprinter won his first gold medal with his cross dangling over his heart, leading the way to the finish line.
The mother and the coach of Andre De Grasse are both beaming with pride after De Grasse's latest Olympic run in Tokyo. In a Wednesday press conference outside of Beverley De Grasses, Andres's mother's Pickering home, she praised her son's accomplishments after he won the Men's 200m race. He is the first Canadian to win this race in almost one hundred years.
Christian hip-hop artist mixing family into music ministry
After a lot of time off, the artist known as Messanjah will be performing once again, and this time with his family.
Kevin Manness is a Christian hip-hop artist from Winnipeg. When he's on stage rapping, he goes by the name Messanjah.
WATCH: Accident survivor meets her 'Angel John'
For Brianna Seewald of Mitchell, it’s been a long 11 months of appointments and recovery from an accident that nearly took her life on August 17, 2020, at the intersection of Highway 12 and Provincial Road 210.
Though the province is looking to make changes to that intersection because of the accident, Seewald says, these days she is just making sure that she takes time to focus on getting better.
Don’t Miss Out: Daring to believe life is better with the Holy Spirit
Jeannie Cunnion, a pastor’s kid and life-long Jesus follower who became a Christian at the age of eight, found herself knee-deep in questions such as: Do I really rely on the power of God’s Spirit inside me or am I trying to do life in my own strength? How can I experience more of His presence? Why do I keep struggling with things I’ve been set free from? These questions led her to discover more about the Holy Spirit and become fully reliant on Him for the answers.
'It's like Christmas': Chaplain on Winnipeg Blue Bombers much-anticipated return
The long-time chaplain with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is sharing how he prays before a game.
Thursday was the first time in over 600 days that Chaplain Lorne Korol with Athletes in Action held a Winnipeg Blue Bomber game-day chapel. With a Grey Cup Championship banket proudly displayed behind him over Zoom, Koral is excited to pray with his players again.
Bombers win Grey Cup rematch in front of packed house
Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira rushed for over 100 yards in front of his hometown crowd in his second chance at a CFL debut as the Blue Bombers took to the field for the first time since the 2019 Grey Cup.
Oliveira was named the player of the game, rushing 22 times for a total of 126 yards, as the Bombers marched to a 19-6 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Adult and Teen Challenge opens a facility in Steinbach
Adult and Teen Challenge is opening an office, resource centre and Mini-Thrift Store in Steinbach.
Daniel Emond, CEO of Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada says, “We've always provided help and ministry to the Steinbach area and we know that there are a lot of families that have already been impacted by our organization. But we realized that we needed to get involved a lot more on the day-to-day support aspect of helping families in finding hope in the battle of addiction.”
WATCH: For King & Country release new song, performing live in Montana
The highly anticipated new single of For King & Country is being released, simply titled 'Relate.'
It's been three years since the Smallbone brothers have released a new album, other than their Christmas album, A Drummer Boy Christmas, in November of 2020.
Winnipeg sign going for the gold after local scores big in the Olympics
"Proud Winnipegger" Desiree Scott is joining her soccer team in victory abroad while her hometown celebrates her gold medal.
Canada's women's soccer team won their match against Sweden Friday morning. After a sudden death, Canada emerged victoriously with a score of 1:1(3:2). Screams of joy were heard after Julia Grosso scored their final goal in the shootout.
Winnipeg church to bring Sunday morning hope in movie theatre
A church that began in the middle of the pandemic is preparing to have an in-person congregation for the first time ever.
Pastor Mark Roslund and his wife Roberta held Rose Church's first worship service online on September 27, 2020. One year later, their team is going mobile.
Sunflower selfies encouraged, helping raise funds for food grains bank
A farm just outside of MacGregor, Man. has found an interesting way to raise funds and awareness for the Canadian Food Grains Bank.
Dean Toews is one of the owners of the Toews family farm near MacGregor.
"We have a 40-acre field we set aside every year for the food grains bank fundraising. The money earned on that field goes to Canadian Food Grains," says Toews.
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