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“Summer School” doesn’t exactly have the same connotation as “summer camp” or “vacation,” especially for kids.

This is why Scholars of Steinbach, a tutoring service for all ages and grades, is making its programs as fun and flexible as possible through the warmer months.

They are pirates, explorers, wranglers and farmers. Sometimes they play under the sea or in a winter wonderland. But they’re also among the more than 500 campers and athletes so far signed up for programming this year at Tamarack Gymnastics. 

As co-founder Amanda Pierson explains, Tamarack has been operating summer camps since 2021, and the 2023 season will run from July 3rd thru the end of August. What’s new this year, and launched by popular demand, is half-day programs and pre-school camps. 

Ang Boychuk of the Vita Canada Day Committee is eager to welcome guests from communities near and far to the 25th Anniversary Vita Canada Day Celebration.

When Sajda Siemens’ daughter entered 9th grade, she realized there was limited support outside of the classroom to help students succeed.

“I really struggled to help my daughter with some of the more complex subjects that she was working on,” Siemens said. “I knew firsthand that there weren’t any services in the area to support parents like me and I also knew from many of my friends that their children were really struggling, especially in the last few years.”

“For years, it’s been my mother’s dream to be able to do this.” 

Nick Lanteigne, Sales Manager at GNM Fine Jewellers, is referring to his mother Amanda Lanteigne, President and Chief Operating Officer of the boutique.  

With their store’s recent move out of Clearspring Centre and into the very centre of Steinbach, he reveals some of the feedback they’re getting from shoppers.  

“A lot of people say our store looks and feels so much bigger now. And that's exactly what we've always wanted to do. It’s a move that’s been years in the making.” 

Summer in the City kicks off this Friday afternoon, and to be perfectly honest, many people may have trouble focusing on work.  

Audrey Harder is the Board Chair of Summer in the City, and she has a helpful suggestion:  

“Just call it quits early on Friday and head to the patio with your staff and have a party there!” 

Located in front of the SCU Main Stage, the Summer in the City Patio Party is a fully licensed, family-friendly afternoon destination with free admission.  

Lindsay Penner is bright, joyful, with an infectious laugh. Yet at the same time her presence is soothing, relaxing. It all makes so much sense when you consider her shop, Muscle Matters and Body Care. 

“We’re in the Shoppers Plaza Mall next to Solomon’s Furniture,” explains Penner. “I wanted to keep our atmosphere quiet, private, and serene, so we just have a little door between Bake World and Jacob's Locksmithing.” 

Summer in the City will be here before we know it, and Sports in the City is back and better than ever! Organizers are getting ready for the return of Hockey in the City, and are preparing to welcome something new to the festival – adult co-ed beach volleyball!  

Jamie Roy is hosting Hockey in the City again this year. He says it’s a popular sport that gets kids active and having fun. 

The best way to start summer in the Southeast is back this weekend with the Niverville Fair!

In the days, weeks, and even months leading up to the big weekend, excitement is building in the community. As kickoff fast approaches, General Manager Dustin Krahn is feeling good.

“We've done this a few times so we know how it goes, we’re busy behind the scenes getting things rolling, and everything’s on track and falling into place. Once the gates open, we start feeding off the crowd, they all come in excited.”

They’ve been around for decades, and play a vital role in your community’s wellness, and yet many people still do not fully comprehend the work of El’dad in Southeast Manitoba.

Kevin Drain is the current Director of Operations with El’dad and Initiatives For Just Communities.

El’dad was started in the 80s by Gerda and Addison Klassen, originally designed with the goal of providing second chances to young men at odds with the law. They received support through the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).