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Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development have just released details on an investigation and conviction of a Niverville resident.

In 2019, Steinbach conservation officers began an investigation into illegal activities trafficking furs.

On June 28, 2022, the individual from Niverville pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Wildlife Act and received a two-year hunting suspension, as well as $3,700 in fines and a $7,000 restitution order.

As of Friday, Aug. 5, Manitoba Health is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include all children aged six months to four years.

A cheque for $1900.50* was handed over to Agape House after this week's Taste Of Summer Charity BBQ. 

Agape House offers emergency shelter for women and children who don't have a safe place to stay. 

Director Tracy Whitby says they provide support and help them get back on their feet. 

RCMP have now laid charges after being called on Friday to a home in Steinbach where they found the body of a 69-year-old man. 

Police says Savannah Dueck is the 34-year-old woman who was taken into custody on Friday. She has now been charged with Second Degree Murder. 

Dueck will appear in Winnipeg court on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. 

On July 29, 2022, at approximately 3:00 pm, Steinbach RCMP received a report of a deceased male inside a residence on Whitby Crescent in Steinbach.

Officers responded immediately and located the 69-year-old male. His death has been determined to be a homicide. 

A 34-year-old female was in the residence when officers arrived. She was arrested for the homicide and remains in police custody.

More than a dozen people have fallen victim to a scam over the past six days that has resulted in significant losses.

The Pioneer Days Parade made its return to a crowded Main Street in Steinbach.

Thousands of onlookers gathered on sidewalks to watch floats go by, catch candy and enjoy a beautiful sunny Friday morning.

The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce organizes the parade and awarded winners in the following categories:

Historical - Loewen Body Shop

More than a dozen people have fallen victim to a scam over the past six days that has resulted in significant losses.

In effort to discourage speeding, Manitoba RCMP released details of a July 15 incident.

On that Friday night at 9:15 pm, an RCMP officer was driving east on Highway 23 and observed a vehicle travelling westbound going 185km/hr. The officer pulled onto the shoulder to turn around, and the vehicle sped past the police vehicle, going 211 km/hr.

A quick-moving storm rolled through the southeast in the early hours of Tuesday. It brought with it close to an inch of rain in most places.

Environment Canada is forecasting a small chance of more rain this week and then a hot and sunny August Long Weekend.

Here are the rain amounts since midnight as measured by Manitoba Agriculture Weather:

Steinbach 21.1 mm

Gardenton - 27.8 mm

Marchand 21.1 mm

Richer 19.4 mm

Rosa 36.2 mm

St. Adolphe 22.5 mm

St. Pierre 19.3 mm