Steinbach

It was a soggy Sunday in many parts of southern Manitoba.

A low-pressure system dumped a lot of rain in thunderstorms on Sunday. Manitoba Agriculture is reporting the following rain amounts (25.4 millimetres = 1 inch):

Funeral For:  Leona Nickel nee Hildebrand 
Funeral Date: Private 
Leona Nickel nee Hildebrand, 80, of Altona formerly of Rosenfeld, passed away Friday, June 20th at her residence. She is survived by 2 sons, 1 brother, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Grant. 
A private funeral service for Leona Nickel nee Hildebrand will be held with burial at Weidenfeld Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona.  

Funeral For:  George Schapansky 
Funeral Date: Private 
George Schapansky, age 89 years, of Altona formerly of Plum Coulee, MB passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.
He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Dueck), their children Theresa (Garry) Miller, Gerald Schapansky, and Debra (Brian) Hurd, as well as 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. He was predeceased by his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
A private funeral service will be held with ash interment at the Plum Coulee Cemetery.

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Most areas of the prairies received some rainfall over the weekend. 

Environment Canada issued a number of special weather statements warning about significant rainfall and the potential for flooding in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

Many areas saw torrential rain and even tornadoes that caused significant damage, along with cooler temperatures and a risk of frost in some areas in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

The Steinbach community is coming together in a remarkable way to help 13-year-old Delainey receive a brand-new custom wheelchair that will meet her unique needs. 

Recently, Hanover School Division kids in grades seven and eight took part in track and field meets at Stonybrook Middle School and the physical education (phys ed) coach from Bothwell, Eric Fast, believes that event and others like it, are very important for everyone involved.

Steinbach City Council has officially approved a small increase to curbside garbage collection fees, following a unanimous vote at Tuesday’s council meeting. 

When you talk to Gilles Perron, owner of Premium Plumbing, one thing becomes clear right away – this is someone who truly loves what he does.

“Every day is not a chore to get up and go to work. I love my job. I love the guys I work with,” says Perron. “We’ve got such a great team and every day is a blessing.”

Founded out of a lifelong fascination with water, steam, gas, and fire, Premium Plumbing has quickly become one of the most trusted names in plumbing and gas fitting throughout the Southeast.

There are 26 Landmark Collegiate (LC) graduates set to walk across the stage on June 25, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

Among them is Nick Johnston, this year’s class valedictorian.

He says it’s an honour to have been chosen by his peers to speak on their behalf as they celebrate a major milestone filled with friendship and memories.