From a generous family of listeners helping people overcoming addicitons, to hockey victories, to inspiring Christmas and faith stories, this week is filled with good news.
Winnipeg Jets score 5-2 comeback win over visiting Anaheim Ducks
Rick Bowness may have liked the final score, but the coach wasn't happy with the way the Winnipeg Jets started their 5-2 comeback victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.
“It's just not right to start a game like that,” said Bowness, whose team was outshot 18-7 in the first period and was down 2-0 early in the second.
‘Fastest Pastor’ perseveres in the race for what matters most
When successful entrepreneur, pastor and racer Don Wickstrum was given an aggressive cancer diagnosis, he felt like life was over. Little did he know, his story was only starting.
“Even though life may not always seem to present you with the best hand, the best place to put that hand is in the hands of God,” says Wickstrum.
'God is giving me back my joy': Woman finds freedom after 20+ years of addiction
Samantha Anderson was able to become the mother she always wanted after going through Adult & Teen Challenge's long program.
"You could say I was born into addiction," says Anderson. "I grew up in a family full of addicts. So I can't say there wasn't a time when it wasn't a part of my life for myself. I started drinking at the age of 13."
Dolly Parton Christmas TV special shares hope of Jesus' birth
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas debuted at the beginning of the month, along with many of Parton's friends, proclaiming Christ's birth.
The show featured many well-known names including Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmie Allen and Miley Cyrus. Christian artist Zach William's also had a guest role.
Complete list of Christmas movies filmed in Manitoba - 2022 edition
To add to Manitoba's substantial contribution to the film industry, seven new Hallmark movies were shot in the province this year, including a new mystery movie.
Not only were some of these new movies filmed in Winnipeg, but small towns in the province got their turn in the limelight as well.
'From Everywhere to Bethlehem' in Winkler draws over 2,000 people
While a few days this past weekend was bitterly cold it didn't stop people in southern Manitoba from taking in a live version of the retelling of Jesus' birth.
After a two-year hiatus, the live nativity called 'From Everywhere to Bethlehem,' put on by Winkler's EMMC, was again set up in Winkler Park. The Christmas event drew 2,168 people throughout the weekend.
The Chosen partnering with ministry to spread gospel in 600 languages
The Christian TV series that portrays the life of Jesus Christ and his relatable followers will be able to reach even further around the world thanks to a new ministry partnership.
The Chosen TV series has been available for viewing on its own app since its inception. The crowd-funded project initially had four episodes lined up and walked in faith for the rest. As of November 18, they have released the beginning of Season 3.
Connor scores twice, Jets top Panthers 5-2 in Maurice's return to Winnipeg
Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist to help the Jets spoil Paul Maurice's return to Winnipeg with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.
The game marked the first time Maurice faced his former team. After coaching the Jets for parts of nine seasons, the 55-year-old left abruptly midway through last year's campaign. He signed on as Florida's bench boss in June.
Sexual assault, addiction and suicide attempt: How a professional counsellor found freedom
Depression manifests itself in many ways, such as fatigue, constant sadness, loss of interest in daily activities, and the inability to focus or leave home.
Jenita Pace, a licensed professional counsellor (LPC) and wife of a pastor, experienced battles with depression and anxiety that left her personal life on the brink of destruction.
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Ukrainian pastors carry food and supplies into war zones, sharing Jesus
Franklin Graham along with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has now brought over 100 million pounds of food to Ukraine as they face daily struggles from war.
Each week the ministry relief organization brings over a million pounds of food.
'Cry out to Jesus': how a nurse saved an addict after overdose
Thanks to the heroic moves of a nurse and roommate, Jayden Friesen is alive today and learning how to heal his mind, body, and soul at Adult & Teen Challenge.
Friesen has been a student at ATC Steinbach for the past eight months.
Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' swings on after 57 years
The Mendelson family would love to find the envelope where their father, Lee, scribbled some lyrics to jazz musician Vince Guaraldi's composition “Christmas Time is Here” for an animated TV special featuring the “Peanuts” gang in 1965.
The producer always said it had taken less than half an hour to write, and he likely tossed the scrap of paper away. He was in a rush. Everything was rushed. No one even knew, once the special aired, whether it would ever be seen again.
CHVN listeners give nearly a quarter of a million dollars to bring hope to addicts, families, and communities
The CHVN family stepped up in a huge way just before Christmas to help the work of Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada.
The annual Be Part Of A Story Radiothon took place from December 6 through 8. Over the course of the three days dozens of testimonies were shared recounting how people were impacted by ATC's work.
Broken and beautiful: Finding forgiveness and God after years of abuse
From the outside, Julie Ann Rose's childhood home was a place of beauty. Inside those four walls was anything but that.
At the age of six, Rose's father began abusing her, both physically and sexually.
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In Qatar, Dutch football team athletes, 'We read the Bible together'
Netherlands qualified for the quarter finals of the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 and they are facing Argentina on 9 December to seek a place in the semi finals.
Among the most experienced is striker Memphis Depay, who is described by coach Louis Van Gaal as “an extraordinary player” and “so important for this group, not only as footballer but also as a human”. Depay scored one of the three goals that sent the United States home in the previous round.
Grant Memorial continues 'Let it Glow' lights tradition
The whole family is invited to the free second annual 'Let it Glow' Christmas light event taking place at Grant Memorial Church in Winnipeg.
"The first one was last year," says Smith. "We host people to drive through our property as they do that, we have a musical production. We have a huge LED Christmas tree that dances to the music. We have a whole bunch of lights around the church and this year we've added a video wall."
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