Steinbach

The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature has apologized for saying an Opposition question was out of line and is threatening to toss politicians from the chamber if chaotic behaviour continues.

Tom Lindsey issued the apology a day after question period descended into a shouting match.

A man from Ile des Chenes is now a millionaire thanks to his winning LOTTO 6/49 ticket.

Richard Hall purchased his winning ticket through PlayNow. Hall says he received an email saying he had won a prize following the draw. But Hall did not check it right away.

"I thought it was probably another Free Play, so I didn't check it right away," he admits. "When I finally opened it, it had a strange screen I had never seen before."

The 2025 Agricultural Water Management Fund is now accepting applications. This fund aims to support agricultural producers and local governments in developing effective water management projects.

Naomi Paley, Manager of Drainage Extension at the Water Security Agency, explains that qualified applicants can receive up to $95,000 per project through a cost-sharing approach across three funding streams:

After several years of starts, stops, and shifting timelines, it looks like the long-awaited hotel development in Niverville may finally be ready to move ahead. Steel Creek Developers says construction on the 74-room Blue Crescent Hotel is now expected to begin in the second half of 2025, possibly as soon as late summer or fall. 

Hakuna matata—it means no worries for the rest of your days, because Artista Academy is performing the Lion King this weekend!

Well, maybe that last part doesn't fit the definition, or the song, but it sure is true. On April 26 and 27, the theatre group will be performing the beloved, musical classic at Steinbach Regional Secondary School with showtimes at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Excitingly, and sadly, all of them are sold out.

Funeral For:  Helga Guenter
Funeral Date: April 25, 2025 
Helga Guenter, 86, of Winnipeg formerly of Snowflake, passed away Friday, April 18th at Grace Hospital. She is survived by her husband Bill, 1 daughter, 1 son, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. She was predeceased by 2 brothers. 
The funeral service for Helga Guenter will be held Friday, April 25th at 11am at Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church, 926 Garfield Street, with burial at Springstein Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to MCC. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg.  
 

Funeral For:  William Willy Friesen 
Funeral Date: April 24, 2025 
William Willy Friesen, 86, of Steinbach passed away Friday, April 18th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by 3 daughters, 3 sons, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Helen, 1 daughter, 1 son, 2 grandchildren, and 7 siblings. 
The funeral service for Willliam Willy Friesen will be held Thursday, April 24th at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.  

Cattle market analyst Anne Wasko from Gateway Livestock says that's largely due to tariff uncertainties leading up to April 2nd. 

She notes despite that cattle prices in Western Canada have remained strong, hitting record highs across all classes of cattle with slaughter cow prices hitting another high last week.

Tempers flared at the Manitoba legislature Tuesday as the Opposition Progressive Conservatives questioned the NDP government about a contract for mental health therapy, suggesting it may have been for the benefit of Finance Minister Adrien Sala.

Tory Greg Nesbitt tabled a document that shows the Finance department recently signed a contract for $10,205 with a counselling services provider in Winnipeg. The provider advertises services including stress management, grief counselling and conflict resolution.

The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.

Elections Canada said in a news release Tuesday that the four days of advance polling between Friday and Monday set a new record for turnout, with 7.3 million people casting ballots early.

That's up 25 per cent from the 5.8 million people who took part in advance voting in the 2021 federal election.