Steinbach

As wildfires in northern Manitoba continue to burn and cause many to evacuate, firefighters in other parts of the province are stepping up to provide support. 

Trevor Schellenberg, Assistant Fire Chief for the City of Steinbach, says the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) issued a call for help to municipal fire services across the province. 

Star football player for the SRSS Sabres, Javien Chartrand of Kleefeld was recently named to Team Toba's U18 Indigenous football team and it's come through hard work and dedication.

The Canadian Institute for Health Information says more surgeries are being performed than before the pandemic — but wait times have still grown longer. 

The report released Thursday looked at wait times for hip and knee replacements, cataract procedures, cancer surgeries, MRIs and CT scans in 2019 and in 2024.

Road closures will start Thursday morning in downtown Steinbach in anticipation of this weekend's Summer In The City festival.

Randy Reimer is head of Public Works for the City of Steinbach. He says the first closure happens Thursday morning at 7 am along Reimer Avenue from First Street to Elmdale Street. This is to accommodate setup of the midway. 

Then on Thursday at 6 pm, Main Street will be closed from Friesen Avenue to Barkman Avenue. Cars must be off the street by 6 pm.

With pressing issues like transportation and emergency response on the table, leaders from 12 municipalities came together in Steinbach this week to strengthen regional ties.

The Eastman Regional Municipal Committee (ERMC), made up of mayors, reeves and councillors from across southeastern Manitoba, held its latest meeting on Monday at the new Southeast Event Centre in Steinbach. Before the meeting began, delegates were given a tour of the new facility.

A state of emergency remains in effect for the entire province of Manitoba, as the result of wildfires that continue to burn out of control.

According to the Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS), there are 26 active wildfires across our province. There have been 116 wildfires so far in 2025, which is more than the normal 105 for this time of year.

Last week, Penn-co Construction welcomed members of the community to a special event where they were presented with a meaningful gift from a partner. 

Brandi Vezina is no stranger to Manitoba’s country music scene—and this Friday night, she’s bringing her bold sound and signature “country glam” back to Summer in the City in Steinbach, opening the mainstage ahead of High Valley.

The Métis singer-songwriter is currently touring in support of her latest EP, Grit and Glamour—a deeply personal collection of songs written between 2022 and 2024. The project blends heartfelt storytelling with high-energy performances and Vezina’s fierce authenticity.

Funeral For:  Mary Loeppky 
Funeral Date: June 14, 2025 
Mary Loeppky, 82, of Oliver, BC formerly of Rosenort, Carman and Calgary, passed away Friday, May 30th at McKinney Place, Oliver. She is survived by her husband Richard, 3 daughters, 1 son, 8 grandchildren, 7 sisters, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Cornelius and Margaret Kornelsen.  
The celebration of life for Mary Loeppky will be held Saturday, June 14th at 1pm at Oliver Alliance Church in Oliver, BC with burial at Oliver Cemetery. 

Funeral For:  Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert 
Funeral Date: June 14, 2025 
Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert, 83, of Steinbach formerly of Roseau River, passed away Sunday, June 8th at Ste. Anne Hospital. She is survived by 6 daughters, 4 sons, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband William, 1 sister, and 3 brothers.  
The funeral service for Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert will be held Saturday, June 14th at 11am at Crossings Funeral Care, Steinbach with burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.