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People are already taking action to ensure the hospital grounds are as festive as ever, this December.

Linda Peters is Executive Director with the Bethesda Foundation. She says that generous community members are already calling in to sponsor trees for this year’s Gifts of Light fundraising campaign.

“It warms my heart to know people are thinking about the Bethesda Foundation, thinking about supporting health care in our community, and are thinking about honoring loved ones by sponsoring a tree.”

When people see the big SWEATY TRAINING & CONDITIONING sign, they may wonder, how exactly are people getting sweaty, and why are they so proud of it?

Trainer Jeff Eidse explains that theirs is not a typical gym-type name… because they’re not a typical gym.

“We’re a private training centre with a focus on achieving high performance in every aspect of life, whether it be athletics or everyday functionality. So we work with elite athletes, young up-and-coming athletes, as well as people recovering from injury.”

They tend to take things in stride at The Rental House.

In the summer of 2022, with construction limiting access to their location at 260 Park Rd, just northwest of Steinbach, the business adapted by raising large signs to help reroute customers and delivery drivers.

Water is life – and water stewardship is a critical part of ensuring Manitoba is sustainable for future generations.

“Healthier watersheds mean we have clean drinking water, productive fisheries, really great outdoor recreation,” says Jennifer Corvino, Project Manager at Redboine Watershed District. “All of that helps support us in our economy, our environment, and our quality of life.”

With Thanksgiving approaching, and cooler weather and Christmas holidays following not long after, Sobeys of Steinbach is focussing on what it can do to serve disadvantaged people in southeast Manitoba.

“It’s a great event to help out the community,” says Franchise Owner Lee Kotowicz, referencing the grocery store’s annual Fall Food Drive, this October 5th and 6th. “It’s for a great cause, especially as it comes around Thanksgiving and as we get into fall and winter.”

After three weeks of selling tickets, the 50/50 For Kids grand prize draw is this morning!

Scroll to the video at the bottom of the story. The live broadcast will begin at 10 A.M.

Local and provincial election results are posted below.

The winners have been highlighted.

Wab Kinew will be the next Premier of Manitoba as the NDPs take a majority win. Meanwhile, here in the Southeast, it's blue across the board. 

Below are the results of the Steinbach, La Verendrye, Dawson Trail, and Springfield-Ritchot ridings. 

Meanwhile, PC Candidate Wayne Ewasko also took victory in the La du Bonnet riding, and Josh Guenter took victory for the Progressive Conservatives in the Borderland riding.

Members of the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce got together at the Friedensfeld Hall Thursday evening to meet, mingle, and celebrate excellence. 

For video interviews with each of this year’s winners, scroll to the bottom of the story. 

What do you get when you combine more than a dozen antique tractors, a fall pumpkin display, and a free lunch from an artisanal meat supplier? According to Kallyn Mehling of Ungers, an opportunity to bring the community together, and thank loyal customers. 

On Saturday, September 23, Ungers will be holding its Fall Sale. The Mitchell, Manitoba business held a similar event last fall and is once again excited to celebrate its friends and supporters. 

Stepping into year two of Chase The Ace with Steinbach & Area Animal Rescue, president Michelle Neufeld has high hopes for the future of the beloved non-profit.