Steinbach

Several communities in southeastern Manitoba experienced stormy weather on Saturday, with hail, heavy rain and weather warnings issued in parts of the region.

Environment Canada issued weather watches and warnings throughout the day, with scattered storms developing in the afternoon and evening. Dominion City was among the areas affected by hail and rainfall.

Steinbach City Council will be spending part of the summer reviewing a growing number of grant requests from local organizations. Many groups are citing rising costs and are appealing to the city for additional funding to continue their programs and services.

However, Deputy Mayor Michael Zwaagstra says Council must weigh each request carefully, especially as the city itself faces higher operating and infrastructure costs.

After more than a century of shaping young lives through faith, education, music, and sports, the Mennonite Collegiate Institute (MCI) will be “pausing operations” at the end of June. The school’s Board of Directors made the announcement earlier this week, citing declining enrollment and financial challenges as the reasons behind the tough decision. 

The Mennonite Heritage Village is once again welcoming young campers this summer as they bring back their popular Pioneer Day Camps. 

Program Coordinator Jaysa Thiessen says that with growing interest, MHV has been able to expand their camp schedule this year. 

Canada day is on a Tuesday this year, which creates a break in the middle of the week. For folks who take Monday off, this becomes an extra-long weekend. Here is how the holiday is affecting businesses. Check out our list of adjusted hours below: 

Clearspring Center: 

Noon – 5:00 pm 

Shoppers Drug Mart: 

8 am – 10 pm 

Sobeys: 

Closed Sunday, June 29th  

Folks from all over the southeast gather at Vita Canada Day for the biggest Canada Day celebration in the southeast.   

The event is going all weekend and includes activities such as Manitoba Mounted Shooting, Strong Man competitions, Manitoba Mud Runs, petting zoos, bouncy castles, and so much more.   

Board treasurer, Angela Boychuck says that an event like this is planned all year long.   

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of southeastern Manitoba, including the Rural Municipality of Hanover, Steinbach, Niverville, and Grunthal. The alert was issued Saturday afternoon and remains in effect as unstable weather conditions continue across the region.

A humid and unstable air mass over the Interlake, Red River Valley and eastern Manitoba is creating conditions favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Funeral For:  Lori Penner nee Krahn 
Funeral Date: July 1, 2025 
Lori Penner nee Krahn, 59, of Altona passed away Wednesday, June 25th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She is survived by her children Thadius, Holly (Matthew), Lucas, Benjamin, Toby (Jessica), and Quincy, as well as 4 grandchildren, Oliver, Theodore, Penelope, and Marigold, her partner Richie, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Elizabeth Krahn.

Another home game and another victory makes the Hanover Kickers undefeated for the month of June! 

The game started with both sides trading opportunities. In the 8th minute, a long throw by Jonathon Patterson, turned into a scramble in the box and Noah Froese swung at it, only for the to goalie save it, but Noah got his own rebound, and potted it for his first of the night.

The next opportunity came in the 14th minute with a great buildup play and a final pass from Braxton Phommorath to Amity Mazhara, who one-timed it into the back of the net.

Steinbach and Winkler may be hockey rivals, but off the ice, their councils are proving they’re stronger together. 

On Monday, June 23, Steinbach City Council welcomed members of Winkler’s council and administration for a full day of touring, discussion and collaboration. The visit included a close look at new developments, community facilities, and future opportunities for joint advocacy.