Steinbach

Funeral For:  Gordon Kornelson 
Funeral Date: Private 
Gordon Kornelson, 80, of Mitchell passed away Saturday, June 7th at St. Boniface Hospital. He is survived by his wife Becky, 2 daughters, 1 son, and their families.  
A private funeral service and burial for Gordon Kornelson will be held.  
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach. 

Plant 2025 is virtually complete in Alberta, other than a few acres in the Peace region.

Manglai a product co-ordinator with the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation put together the latest report, adding there were very few weather interruptions, just a few localized showers.

In terms of crop development, almost all crops are ahead of average. The soil conditions are trending drier, but there's hope that producers could see some significant impact with June rains.

Canada has unveiled its priorities for the G7 leaders' summit just one week before it gets underway in Alberta as the government defends its decision to invite India to the summit.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says Ottawa's top priority for the summit will be strengthening global peace and security, which includes countering foreign interference and transnational crime, as well as improving responses to wildfires.

A chainsaw carver from Grunthal known for turning tree trunks into incredible works of art is now drawing attention for his latest creation: a nine-foot cedar polar bear commissioned by the Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team. 

As the buzz of the Manitoba 55+ games that were held in Steinbach simmers down, Chair of the Host Committee Audrey Harder looks back over the event fondly and proudly.

As the weather warms up, the RCMP is reminding residents to stay safe while using e-bikes and e-scooters.

Steinbach community constable Dennis Redikop says that this time of year brings a noticeable increase in the number of people riding e-bikes and e-scooters.

While e-scooters are currently unregulated, Redikop notes that there are laws in place for their pedaling counterpart.

The Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) in Steinbach is gearing up for one of its biggest evenings of the year.

On Friday, June 27, the museum will host its annual Gala, and this year promises to be a meaningful and memorable night filled with community, heritage, music, and even a little friendly bidding. 

A noticeable police presence was reported at Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach on Sunday.

RCMP have confirmed they responded to a call in the afternoon.

In a brief statement issued Sunday evening at 9:25pm, RCMP Media Relations Officer Corporal Melanie Roussel stated, “Steinbach RCMP received a complaint for the Bethesda Hospital this afternoon, June 8, at approximately 1 pm. This is still under investigation but it was determined that there is no danger for the safety of the public.”

The Tache Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Provincial Road 206 around 1 p.m. Sunday. 

Fire Chief Allan Rau says the pickup truck was crossing Highway 1 when it was unsafe to do so, and it struck the back end of an eastbound semi-trailer.

Environment Canada warns of possible landspout tornadoes

A special weather statement has been issued for a broad swath of southern Manitoba, warning of conditions favourable for the development of funnel clouds on Sunday.

The alert applies to multiple regions, including Steinbach, Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, Morden-Winkler, Selkirk-Gimli, and communities stretching east to the Whiteshell and north to Fisher River and Hecla.