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Located within Grace Mennonite Church at 430 Third Street in Steinbach, Manitoba, the Steinbach Language Training Centre serves as a vital resource for newcomers to Canada. Operated by Red River College Polytechnic's Centre for Newcomer Integration and funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Centre offers free part-time English classes to permanent residents and refugees, focusing on language skills essential for daily life, employment, and further education.

Leo’s Mobile Tax Service now boasts a not-so-mobile location, and they would love it if you stopped by, checked it out, and struck a pose.

All are welcome to enter the Leo’s Mobile Tax Service Silly Selfie Competition, on now until the end of tax season!  

You may assume, and rightly so, that the Southeast Event Centre will have concessions selling arena favourites such as hot dogs and popcorn. However, culinary offerings, even in the concessions area, will go well beyond – with an onsite restaurant for those seeking a more elevated dining experience.

Led by Hylife Corporate Chef JP Charpentier, Forum & Bistro will be a casual French bistro, where people can come to enjoy a good meal and have a good time.

International Women’s Day is all about celebrating the resilience of women around the world. Here in southern Manitoba, Agape House is celebrating women at their annual Purple Gala on Friday, March 7th.  

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The Purple Gala promises to be an evening of delicious food, live entertainment, powerful stories, and support for a vital cause – Agape House.  

SBC is set to begin construction on its new campus in March 2025, with a move in date of September 2026.

Dave Reimer, President of Steinbach Bible College says they are working on finalizing the blueprints for the new building, which will be located at the corner of Loewen Boulevard and Albert Street in Steinbach.

“We're getting close. The board has confirmed that we are moving forward with the project. We have agreed on the building concept. We are now working on blueprints. We hope to see physical action on the property starting in March.”

Area farmers are being invited to a free lunch, to learn about funding opportunities for their operations.

On Thursday, February 6th, the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District (SRRWD) is hosting a Regen Ag Day at the Friedensfeld Hall from 10am-3pm, with lunch provided.

“These events are often hosted in the western part of Manitoba, and the distance makes it difficult for our local producers to make it out to a lot of those meetings and tours – so we're bringing those speakers here to our producers in the Southeast.”

“This is an educational opportunity, but it has also become an event for the community. This is that midwinter break where our industry can get together- there’s fellowship, there's people getting to see each other again… and we do a really, REALLY great hot meal.”

Steinbach Christian School (SCS) is preparing for another application and hiring season.

“We will begin interviewing prospective teachers in the next few weeks,” notes Principal Thor Barkman. “Applications for student enrolment will determine the total number of teachers we hire, but we are seeing strong interest in the school tours we offer to families, so we anticipate another busy year.”

Sources close to Peavey Mart have said it will be closing all its stores across Canada, including their location in Steinbach.

The decision is part of a nationwide shutdown that will see nearly two dozen stores close by the end of February.  There is no specific timeline announced for all stores.

For Ken Dyck, hockey has always been more than just a game – it’s a tradition, a way to bring family together, and a cherished part of the Steinbach community.

What started as a love for the sport has blossomed into a family tradition that has spanned years at the rink. “We call it B-I-Ls night,” says Ken, referring to the tradition he began with his three brothers-in-law, Jake Dyck, Andy Kehler, and Sjoerd Huese. "Me and my three brothers-in-law purchased season tickets in year two of the team being in our community, and we kept it going.”