Steinbach

A new exhibit is coming to the St. Pierre Museum, shining a spotlight on the Rat River Settlement. 

Museum President Rolly Gagne says the idea behind the exhibit is rooted in identity and community history. 

“Well, the idea came about stating we need to know where we're from and who we are and, what's the history behind our community. As complex as it seems, it's so easy.” 

Live music, local talent, and community spirit

Steinbach’s Summer in the City festival returns next weekend, and music lovers can look forward to incredible live performances, community camaraderie, and the vibrant energy that has become the hallmark of this beloved event.

As Executive Director of the Steinbach Arts Council, David Klassen coordinates stage and production at Summer in the City. He says the festival’s mainstage area is the perfect blend of local talent and festival atmosphere.

Looking Glass Theatre (LGT) is thrilled to announce the launch of its second season, following a successful and well-received first run.

"We were really thrilled with the product we put on stage," says Marc A. Moir, co-artistic director of LGT. "It was our first time doing a full season, so there were things we needed to pivot a little bit... but the shows themselves were great."

As the rugby scene continues to grow in the southeast, the Eastman Warriors are looking to form a women’s team. 

Isi Masi notes that the Steinbach Regional Secondary School’s women’s rugby team is performing exceptionally well, and he hopes to give those players a chance to continue competing beyond high school. 

Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren't expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days.

More than 30,000 people in those provinces have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires threaten their communities.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that there would be challenging days ahead due to a lack of rain in the forecast.

Farmers are winding down their seeding operations in Manitoba

Cereal Specialist Anne Kirk put together this week's crop report and says provincially 95 per cent of the crop is now in the ground.

Manitoba remains under a provincewide state of emergency, the provincial government says, with most of the province considered to be under extreme fire danger.

In an update released late Tuesday afternoon, the Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) explains that while some rain is expected across the province's north, it won't be enough to make a difference. The provincial state of emergency is expected to be in place until June 26, it says.

The 2025 Manitoba 55 Plus Games officially kicked off Monday night in Steinbach, with cheers, music, dancing, and heartfelt words.

The Pat Porter Active Living Centre buzzed with energy as over 200 athletes, volunteers, dignitaries, and guests gathered for the opening ceremony of the province’s largest multi-sport event for adults 55 and older.

The Adult and Teen Challenge campus in Steinbach has welcomed a number of evacuees who fled the wildfires in Saskatchewan. 

Steinbach RCMP say a teenager suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash Saturday night.

Police were called to the single vehicle crash at 11:10 pm, along Highway 52 near the Highway 12 intersection. The 17-year-old male was taken to hospital. Again, police say he had non-life-threatening injuries.

According to Steinbach RCMP, earlier in the evening, the same motorcycle failed to stop for police, and charges are being contemplated.

Meanwhile, Steinbach RCMP received 82 calls for service over the weekend.