Steinbach

A quick response from the Steinbach Fire Department and the use of fire extinguishers helped prevent a mobile home fire from spreading on Saturday.

Crews were called around noon to a residence on Aspen Five Drive in the Aspen Grove mobile home park. While smoke was not visible from the street, firefighters worked inside the home and under the unit to ensure the fire was fully out.

Tasha Wiese continues to battle serious health complications after undergoing a life-changing amputation.  

Her family, including her uncle Bryan Bartel, is deeply grateful for the community’s support and the care Tasha is receiving at the Health Sciences Centre. However, it is still an extremely difficult time.  

Steinbach is getting national attention for all the right reasons. WorldAtlas has named the southeastern Manitoba city one of the nine most neighbourly towns in the Canadian Prairies. 

The Mayor for Ritchot has put out a challenge to his residents. There is a 5km race being planned for St. Adolphe this fall, and Chris Ewen says he intends to win it.

"I'm going to put it out there, I'm going to win this 5k," says Ewen. "I am very, very athletic when I need to be. So, watch out Ritchot because I'm coming."

The Province of Manitoba announced a $300,000 commitment to 4-H Manitoba over the next three years, to continue the great work that they do with our young individuals and experienced individuals, says Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn. "Because they're the ones with the knowledge, and they want to share their knowledge with the young 4-H'ers of the world."

He made the announcement earlier this week at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH

Manitoba U18 AAA Female Hockey League
Western Regionals - Best of 3
Game 1
Eastman Selects 2 vs Saskatoon Stars 1
Eastman leads series 1-0

MJHL
Semi-Finals - Best of 7
Game 1
Dauphin 3 at Portage 1
Dauphin leads series 1-0

It's time for another Made in Manitoba, and tonight it's a return guest, a duo in fact, and one we haven't heard from for quite some time. The last time we featured them, they were known as Reg and Andreas, and the two were based in Denmark. Well, this time around, as we showcase music from their latest album "Be the Light", the  two still call Denmark home, but are now known on stage as Paradyme Duo.

Despite visible snow on the ground, and potential flurries in the forecast, a Steinbach resident has declared mowing season officially underway. 

This afternoon, Willy Froese brought out his mower and began trimming the exposed patches of grass in his yard.  

Though many might say it’s a little bit early in the season, Froese has a simple answer. 

Update Friday 5:26pm -  Steinbach emergency responders have cleared the intersection of Main Street and Brandt Street. All lanes have reopened.

Original story posted Friday 5:02pm - Emergency Crews responded to a collision on Friday just before 5pm.

All traffic was stopped for a brief moment after two vehicles collided at the intersection of Brandt St. and Main St. in Steinbach.

Most lanes reopened by 5:02pm. Some southbound lanes remain closed.

More details are not available.

A dedicated member of the Steinbach Pistons volunteer family became suddenly very ill and was transferred from Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach to Winnipeg by STARS on March 10. 

Then, on Thursday evening, at the Pistons' Farewell and Awards Banquet held at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre in Steinbach, a special moment was dedicated to Tasha Wiese.