Steinbach

Among the tour groups converging on Parliament Hill under umbrellas this week, new and newly re-elected members of Parliament are getting acquainted with their offices and colleagues ahead of the opening of the House of Commons this week. 

The first order of business for MPs is the selection of a new House Speaker on Monday morning, and at least six returning members are asking their colleagues to support their bid to take the chair. 

The Steinbach Arts Council (SAC) is asking for a $30,000 increase in annual funding from the City of Steinbach as it continues to experience rapid growth in programming and community participation. 

With their nocturnal habits and behaviour that largely keeps them away from humans, bats can sometimes stay out of sight and out of mind.   

Even so, nighttime in the Pembina Valley can be punctuated by the whirr of wings and high-pitched squeaks of an animal that is very helpful in tackling the populations of pesky insects.  

Students in Steinbach are getting more involved in baseball thanks to the Jays Care Foundation. 

Don Dewey, a teacher at Stonybrook Middle School says this is the second year they’ve hosted the program created by the Toronto Blue Jays Foundation. 

The Wildlife Havens Wild baby shower fundraiser was a hit in the southeast on Saturday.  

Zoe Nikata with the wildlife haven says that the event was much larger than expected.  

Woodridge held its 4th annual Car Show on the Ridge where people gathered to compete, look at cars, and raise funds for the Woodridge Fire Department.  

This fun filled day had people of all ages gather from surrounding communities at the Woodridge Community Center for a day of community and cars.   

Deputy Fire Chief Joel Grenier says that the event is supporting the fire department more than they originally expected.  

Life Culture raised $50,000 at its annual Spring Gala in Niverville on May 15, supporting programs that provide practical help to women in the region. 

Funeral For: Lina Dyck 
Funeral Date: May 27, 2025 
Lina Dyck, 95, of Winnipeg formerly of Friedensfeld, Zagradovka, Ukraine passed away Tuesday, May 20th at Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home. She is survived by her sister Elsa von Kampen, many nieces and nephews and their families. 
The funeral service for Lina Dyck will be held Tuesday, May 27th at 11am at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee. 

Funeral For:  Walter McTavish 
Funeral Date: June 7, 2025 
Walter McTavish, 84, of Miami passed away Tuesday, May 20th at Health Sciences Centre. He is survived by his wife Bev Williment, 1 daughter, 1 son, 1 sister, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by his first wife Dean McTavish. 
The funeral service for Walter McTavish will be held Saturday, June 7th at 2pm at Miami Event Centre with ash interment at Miami Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to Miami and Area Foundation. 
Arrangements by Doyle’s Funeral Home, Carman.  

The Manitoba Wildfire Service is urging residents to help prevent human-caused fires as dry, warm conditions continue across much of the province.

Fire danger is currently moderate across most regions, but the far northwest and eastern Manitoba remain under high fire risk. Officials are continuing to respond to 12 active wildfires, and so far this year, 87 wildfires have been reported.

This information was updated Friday evening.

Several major fires continue to burn