In shocking decision, Aces voted out of SEMHL

Ste. Anne Sr. Aces leadership are calling it "a baffling, head scratching and extremely disappointing decision", as after a league meeting Sunday morning, the original 6 SEMHL teams have voted the Aces out of the SEMHL entirely.

The Aces are coming off their third consecutive SEMHL Championship and defeated the Killarney Shamrocks to claim the 2024/25 provincial title.

Details as to exactly why this decision was made remain unclear.

A statement from Ste. Anne Aces President and Head Coach Kevin Lansard was released via social media.

Manitoba memories, global reflections in Philippe Sabourin's book 'Prairie Roots and Wings'

Calling the Red River Valley his home for his entire life, and currently living in St. Pierre Jolys, author Philippe Sabourin has released his new book "Prairie Roots and Wings: Memoirs of Growing in the Red River Valley", published by FriesenPress. The book is not only about growing up in Southern Manitoba, but also a call to action to make our planet more sustainable and beautiful for our survival.  

PWHL broadcaster talks playoffs, expansion, future and more, part 2

PWHL broadcaster Daniella Ponticelli is thrilled with how the year has gone and couldn't be more excited for playoffs, the overall growth of the league and expansion announcements. 

In part two of a two part conversation, Ponticelli delves into the expansion, it's pivotal role in the future of the league, the importance of media and more.

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Warm weather draws locals outdoors for various activities

After a long wait, Steinbach is finally getting its first real taste of summer—while still officially in the spring season—and residents are making the most of it. 

With the sun shining bright and highs reaching 28 on Sunday, it’s shaping up to be a picture-perfect weekend. The warm weather continues into the week, with sunshine in the forecast through Friday and highs bouncing between 17 and 29 degrees. 

Roots of Hope brings suicide prevention framework to southern Manitoba

A national suicide prevention initiative called Roots of Hope is being developed in southern Manitoba, offering communities a new way to build supports based on local needs and priorities. 

“Roots of Hope is a framework meant to help communities build suicide prevention initiatives locally that fit their community, so it's very individualized,” says Lindsay Hainsworth, a community mental health worker with Southern Health-Santé Sud’s Mental Health and Addictions Program. 

Local Ag biz busy as farmers get ready for seeding in the southeast

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The sun is shining, the ground is warming up, and out in the Prairies, farmers are gearing up for a busy seeding season. According to folks on the ground at LMS Ag north of Steinbach, things are shaping up nicely. 

David Pelletier, Service Manager at LMS Ag, says this spring’s weather is helping fuel a lot of optimism.  

Mayor Funk praises community spirit at Pick Up and Walk

Steinbach’s streets, parks, and public spaces are a lot cleaner after the community came together once again for the annual Pick Up and Walk event Saturday morning.

The large-scale cleanup effort, organized in partnership with local churches, drew hundreds—possibly more than a thousand—volunteers from across the city and surrounding areas. Armed with garbage bags and wearing yellow t-shirts, participants fanned out across Steinbach to collect litter and beautify the community in a matter of hours.

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