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As temperatures drop and snow creeps into the forecast, many locals are starting to think ahead. For those looking to store seasonal items, protect vehicles from winter damage, or simply carve out a warm and private space to unwind, 98 Storage offers a timely solution.

"Now is a great time to get your space secured before the snow hits," says property manager Falon Heidebrecht. "Whether you're storing your motorcycle for the season or want to create a man-cave to escape to when it’s minus 30, our units are built for year-round comfort."

A lot of memories are made over 50 years. On Saturday, September 13, Frantz Inn will mark its golden anniversary by doing what it’s always done best – giving patrons a chance to make even more of them.

For more than two decades, Freedom Foods has quietly been Landmark’s one-stop shop for practically everything a resident might need – without the drive to Steinbach. Today, that mammoth effort is on full display as the newly renovated Freedom Foods prepares to unveil its upgrades with a grand reopening and community celebration.

Among the many ways Supplement King gives back to its Steinbach community is through its annual Employee Pricing Event.

When the leaves begin to fall in southeastern Manitoba, many homeowners start thinking about raking, storing patio furniture – and making sure their eavestroughs are clear before the first snow. For Derrick, owner of Eastman Window Cleaning, fall is one of the busiest and most rewarding seasons of the year.

“We’re based in Steinbach, but we cover a huge area,” says Derrick. “I’ve worked everywhere from Lac du Bonnet to Pinawa, even as far as Ontario for cabin cleanings. People don’t want to spend their time at the lake doing chores – that’s what I’m here for.”

After years of planning, fundraising, and community anticipation, the Southeast Event Centre in Steinbach is officially opening its doors. While locals have already experienced the excitement of Pistons games in the new arena, the official grand opening on Thursday, August 21 marks a full-circle celebration of a vision decades in the making.

"There are many people who thought the place was already open," laughs Michelle Sawatzky-Koop, Director of Communications, Marketing and Sales for the SEC. "But this is our real moment to celebrate the entire facility."

Grunthal Motocross (GMX) is revving up for its big summer weekend set for August 23rd to 24th – but what exactly can visitors expect, especially if it’s their first time?

A sensory rush from start to finish

A brand-new rental community has arrived in Steinbach – offering the perfect balance between peaceful suburban living and the conveniences of the city. Essex 63 sits on the edge of town, right next to the new Parkhill K-4 school, with the SRSS high school and Stonybook Middle School within easy walking distance.

For Neil Claringbould, a beef producer managing 180 head of cattle, the decision to adopt rotational grazing wasn't driven by trends – it was about getting the most out of the land he already had.

"The days of $200-an-acre pasture are long gone," Claringbould says. "We realized we needed to maximize what we’ve got."

A summertime tradition is back again for bull riding fans from across the province and beyond- Grunthal’s Hanover Ag Fair, August 14th to 17th.