Steinbach

Protesters rallied in several cities across the country on Sunday to demonstrate against Donald Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty, as backlash to an American president who appears bent on upending the global order gains momentum.

Despite softer-than-expected tariffs against Canada last week and a more cordial tone from the White House over the past week, the echo from Trump's repeated remarks about making Canada the 51st state continues to ring in Canadians' ears.

The NDP promised to protect tenants through national rent control while the Conservatives focused their campaign trail message on addictions treatment Sunday.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said in Halifax in the morning that his party would tie federal housing funding for provinces and municipalities to tenant protection policies like rent control.

The NDP says housing and rent prices in Canada have doubled since 2015 and the average asking rent hit $2,109 per month in January.

Police say they've charged a 31-year-old Ottawa man with several offences following an incident that placed an area of Parliament Hill under lockdown on Saturday.

Ottawa police said in a media statement Sunday that a man entered East Block in downtown Ottawa at 2:40 p.m. Saturday and started issuing threats to those inside.

Security officials isolated the man in a security screening area while police evacuated the building, which mostly houses offices for senators and their staff.

Police said the man surrendered peacefully after hours of negotiations.

Funeral For:  Annie Kehler nee Thiessen 
Funeral Date: April 8, 2025 
Annie Kehler nee Thiessen, 76, of Winnipeg passed away Sunday, March 23rd at St. Boniface Hospital. She is survived by her husband John, 2 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, 2 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by 2 sisters and 4 brothers. 
The celebration of life for Annie Kehler nee Thiessen will be held Tuesday, April 8th at 11am at Springfield Heights Mennonite Church, 570 Sharron Bay, with burial at Sage Creek Cemetery (Mennonite Memorial Gardens). 

Steinbach residents regularly see public hearing notices posted on properties or listed in the news, but many may not know what a public hearing actually involves.

Mayor Earl Funk says public hearings are a key part of the city’s decision-making process, offering residents a formal opportunity to speak directly to Council—most often on land use matters such as zoning changes or conditional use applications.

How public hearings work

Drivers in Steinbach can expect changes to their commute starting Monday as a portion of Friesen Avenue closes for underground infrastructure work.

The City of Steinbach says Friesen Avenue between Main Street and Elmdale Street will be closed beginning April 7 as crews begin extending the sewer and water main lines. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.

The left-turn lane for southbound traffic on Main Street at Friesen Avenue will also be closed, and northbound drivers on Main Street will not be allowed to turn right at Friesen.

Music and movies will fill the summer evenings in the RM of Ritchot as the municipality brings back its Homegrown Harmonies concert series and outdoor movie nights. 

As spring cleaning gets underway across the southeast, many people are discovering old family treasures tucked away in closets and boxes. Andrea Klassen, Senior Curator at the Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV), recently shared insights about what happens when these heirlooms are donated to the museum and how the public can best help preserve their history. 

Just as it looked like the Ste. Anne Aces and Killarney Shamrocks would be heading to a game three, the Aces stepped up and found a way to tie the game late then win in overtime, capturing the championship.

There was a buzz in the Killarney arena as fans from both sides packed the stands.

They were treated to an incredible hockey game with both sides going back and forth, putting on a show.

Trailing 5-4 with seconds remaining, the Aces found the back of the net to tie the game 5-5, bringing the many supporters of the orange to their feet.

A quick response from the Steinbach Fire Department and the use of fire extinguishers helped prevent a mobile home fire from spreading on Saturday.

Crews were called around noon to a residence on Aspen Five Drive in the Aspen Grove mobile home park. While smoke was not visible from the street, firefighters worked inside the home and under the unit to ensure the fire was fully out.