Ayesha Badiola

Hockey playoff season is alive across the province. The same truth applies to the Ste. Anne Aces. 

The Aces are currently in a best-of-five semifinal series of the South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League (SEMHL) against the Portage Islanders. 

Star forward Caleb Paisley helped the Aces pull out the 6-5 game one win in overtime on Wednesday night to put them 1-0 against the Islanders.  

Stepping on a red carpet and being serenaded by a four-piece string quartet isn’t a daily occurrence for most.  

Those at the Niverville Heritage Centre last night had just that. The Niverville Nighthawks, MJHL’s newest addition, hosted their first gala fundraiser. It was a night of celebration for the community and everyone involved with the organization. 

The judging period of Kraft Hockeyville is underway, and Ste. Anne has claimed one of the top spots. 

With 2282 submissions, Ste. Anne finished second nationwide in the competition's first phase, Nominate and Rally.  

Sarah Normandeau, the recreational services manager of Ste. Anne says that the journey has been “overwhelming.” 

This season, the SRSS Sabres varsity girls basketball team is turning heads through their play, chemistry and growth.  

As they near the end of the regular season, coach Ray Algera says that being able to witness the development of the team is a “great feeling.” 

The 2023 Canada Winter Games are two days away, and three athletes from southeast Manitoba are heading to Prince Edward Island.  

Lauren Bezditny of Mitchell, Kaylee Davies of La Broquerie and Taylor Rempel of Steinbach are a part of Team Manitoba’s ringette team. 

Centre Lauren Bezditny started with the Steinbach Panthers and has been playing the sport for 14 years. 

Attention all local artists, enthusiasts and creatives. Steinbach Arts Council wants to feature your work. 

The 25th Annual Southeast Open Judged Exhibit will take place in March of 2023 and is open to everyone that resides in the southeast. 

Executive Director David Klassen says it is the “perfect opportunity” to exhibit your creations. 

The Prairie Basketball League’s (PBL) first winter league season is ending with championship games coming up this weekend. 

Commissioner Abram Razon looks back on the past season, which he says has been “nothing short of amazing.”  

Finley Hiebert is growing up right before our eyes. The 13-year-old now plays on the basketball team at Stonybrook Middle School. 

For those unfamiliar with Finley’s story, he was born with Down Syndrome. He and his mother, Brittney Hiebert, have advocated for inclusion ever since. 

February is I Love to Read Month, and Pat Porter Active Living Centre (PPALC) released the “Top Five Reasons Why We Love to Read,” as created by their members. 

1. Improves your memory 

2. Reduces boredom 

3. Reduces stress 

Do you have any plans for Friday evening? If not, kick off Valentine's season at Pat Porter Active Living Centre’s Valentine Dinner Dance this Friday, February 10.  

Program and Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Cull shares her excitement for gathering the community to celebrate the day.