Steinbach

The Manitoba government says it is repatriating energy by not renewing two hydroelectric export contracts to Minnesota.

Premier Wab Kinew says the contracts are set to expire at the end of this month and amount to 500 megawatts of power that will now be available for Canada.

Kinew says 50 megawatts of power will be set aside to go toward the potential development of a transmission line that would connect parts of Nunavut to Manitoba's grid.

Steinbach RCMP stopped a speeding motorist on Saturday, only to discover he was also impaired. 

According to police, the infraction happened on Steinbach Main Street Saturday at 2:12 am. A 30-year-old male from Steinbach was stopped for driving 84 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a 50 km/h zone. Police then learned he was also impaired. The motorist now faces charges of speeding, driving while disqualified, and operating a motor vehicle while impaired. He will have his vehicle impounded for 30 days and his license suspended for 90 days. 

It's Bus Safety Week in the Hanover School Division (HSD), during which thousands of students will be partaking in rear door evacuation drills. 

On Monday morning, many residents of southeastern Manitoba woke up to the ground covered in white, while communities to the west received some rain but no snow.

If you've got a pad mount transformer in your yard, Manitoba Hydro wants you to keep one thing in mind this spring.
    
As sump pumps start gurgling to life, homeowners are being reminded to direct those hoses away from the green electrical boxes sometimes found in yards.
    
According to the Crown utility, Hydro crews have spotted several transformers with puddles around them and, while the units are designed to be safe even when wet, it says standing water can corrode the equipment requiring costly repairs and causing power outages. 
    

Dr. Wade Abbott and his research team at AAFC Lethbridge are embarking on a groundbreaking study aimed at unlocking new possibilities for the humble field pea, a crop primarily known for its use in food production.

The project will explore underutilized aspects of the legume, including its protein, starch, and fibre, with an eye on developing new food and non-food products that could benefit both the agricultural and industrial sectors.

Recent increases in school taxes have put a dent in the Manitoba government’s estimate of how many homeowners are better off under its new tax-credit system.

"We have seen some unexpectedly high increases from school divisions," Finance Minister Adrien Sala said in an interview.

Manitoba goaltender Raygan Kirk has had a terrific season with the PWHL's Toronto Sceptres and the rookie has enjoyed every moment of being a professional hockey player.

Coming out of college, Kirk admits that getting used to the schedule has been a lot of fun but it has taken some time to get accustomed to it all. "It's been a lot of fun so far, it's flown, it's crazy to think playoffs start in May, but it's been a lot of fun but I really can't get over just how fast it's all flown by."

The City of Steinbach is working to make housing more affordable by allowing more apartment buildings and multi-unity homes to be built through rezoning decisions.

At a recent city council meeting, Mayor Earl Funk suggested that it could work well for Steinbach to grow outward as well as upward. Constructing taller buildings to make better use of land while also encouraging more development toward the outer areas of the city.

For the first time, the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District (SRRWD) is hosting the East Regional Manitoba Envirothon. 

"The Envirothon is a hands-on education competition for high school students," says Alex Wolf, a watershed technician at the SRRWD. 

She says the day starts off with a learning session, where teams learn about different tools they'll need to use at trail stops through the day.