Steinbach

Tucked away along the scenic banks of the Roseau River in southeastern Manitoba, a unique and deeply meaningful celebration is being planned for July 12, 2025.  

The 60th anniversary of the Ukrainian Museum and Village Society. The board and volunteers say the celebration will tell a story of heritage, heart, and a whole lot of community pride.

The Canadian Cattle Association's (CCA) Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program is extremely popular. 

The CCA program was developed in 2010 as a succession tool for the industry; since then, the program has had over 200 graduates.

The CYL program is geared towards people 18 to 35 from across Canada involved in various aspects of the beef supply chain.

Cailey Church, the CCA's Youth Leadership Co-ordinator says the program pairs the participant with a mentor in their specific area of interest for nine months.

Seated in a brand-new throne and surrounded by dignitaries, King Charles opened Parliament Tuesday with a show of royal tradition — the first throne speech delivered by a reigning monarch in Canada in nearly half a century.

Reading from the speech — which is drafted by the federal government and lays out its policy priorities — the King proclaimed the "True North is indeed strong and free" and reaffirmed Canada's sovereignty while underscoring the "unprecedented" challenges the nation faces.

A mother duck and her dozen ducklings were safely relocated to the edge of Steinbach Tuesday morning after three men came to their rescue in a busy parking lot. 

The duck family was spotted wandering through the Shopper’s Drug Mart parking lot, weaving their way between vehicles and across the hot pavement. That’s when Clem, Howard and Andy stepped in. 

The Picture Butte Feeder Co-op (PBFC) in Alberta is fully operational again.

The Feeder Associations of Alberta note that this has been an exceptionally trying time for the PBFC's members, whose operations were put on hold through no fault of their own. 

Earlier this year, the province suspended the group's access to the Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP) following an investigation and concerns relating to financial mismanagement and regulatory issues.

Farmers have been experiencing some rain delays, but seeding is still ahead of the five-year average of 59 per cent complete.

Alberta's latest crop report shows provincially 73 per cent of the 2025 crop is now in the ground. 

The South is furthest ahead at 87 per cent seeded, followed by the Central, North West, and North East regions. The Peace Region is now at  61 per cent seeded up from 27 per cent last week.

An agricultural ecologist makes the case for building the supply managed model rather than losing it in trade talks.

A Canadian agricultural ecologist says the supply management model is one worth building on, not destroying.

Claude Caldwell, professor emeritus at Dalhousie University and a former federal researcher, said regional and rural-urban divides have developed that send mixed messages to politicians and negotiators, and he worries about upcoming trade negotiations.

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Alberta's livestock producers will benefit from increased funding for the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic Services Unit. 

Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson says the government is investing $9.5 million over three years, with $3.5 million being allotted each year. The funding is earmarked for the continued development of a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Calgary. 

He says the province has been supporting this project since 2020 and has been closely monitoring its impact as it continues to grow. 

Funeral For:  Cornie K. Martens 
Funeral Date: May 31, 2025 
Cornie K. Martens, 86, of Steinbach formerly of Kola, passed away Saturday, May 24th at Rest Haven Care Home. He is survived by his wife Faith, 5 sons, and their families.  
The funeral service for Cornie K. Martens will be held Saturday, May 31st at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with ash interment at a later date. 
Donations may be made to One Hope Canada to support kids’ camps. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach. 

Funeral For:  Peter H. Froese 
Funeral Date: May 30, 2025 
Peter H. Froese, 78, of Steinbach passed away Thursday, May 22nd at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Aganetha, 1 daughter, 4 sons, 1 sister, 1 brother, 7 sisters-in-law, 6 brothers-in-law, and their families.  
The funeral service for Peter H. Froese will be held Friday, 4pm at Peace River Gospel Church, 32107 McKenzie Avenue, Steinbach with burial at Mitchell Memorial Gardens.  
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service.