Steinbach

Provincial parks in eastern Manitoba remain closed due to ongoing wildfires, with evacuation orders still in place in several areas.

Brad Scheifele, the father of Winnipeg Jets’ star Mark Scheifele, has unexpectedly died according to the team. 

Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff told reporters in Dallas on Saturday morning that Brad died on Friday night. 

We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Scheifele family.

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For farmers, gardeners and firefighters attacking the wildfires in eastern Manitoba the much-needed rain over the last two days was very much welcomed, even if it did mean a soggy start to May Long weekend.

Residents in Steinbach and surrounding areas can expect cooler than average temperatures and gusty winds for Saturday along with lingering rain from Friday’s downpour. 

Environment Canada has confirmed tornadoes near Niverville and Sperling on May 15, while reports of a tornado near Gretna are still under investigation. 

Meteorologists are looking for further evidence to verify the event near Gretna. The tornadoes near Sperling and Niverville have not yet been rated. 

Funeral For:  John Enns 
Funeral Date: May 22, 2025 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Enns at the age of 88 years on May 13, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1937 in the Altona area.
He is survived by his son-Tom, and his daughters-Barb, Dorothy (Ken), and Lorraine (Dan), His grandchildren – Kaitlyn, CJ, Lindsay (Tyler), Allision (Ian) and Brittany (Evan), and 7 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife-Tina, his son-Dan, and his sister-Lena.

A consequential report on Canada Post largely backs the Crown corporation's story about its flagging business, experts say, and bodes poorly for the union attempting to negotiate a better deal for the postal service's workers.

“If I was the union, I'm going to be very, very disappointed in this," said Marvin Ryder, associate professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at the DeGroote School of Business.

The Summer in the City board recently delivered their annual presentation to Steinbach's Strategic Priorities Committee (SPC), sharing both highlights from previous years and plans for the festival's future. 

Steinbach Deputy Mayor Michael Zwaagstra says the report offered a look at how the event has grown and what lies ahead. 

Given the number and gravity of wildfires in southeast Manitoba, one volunteer firefighting is offering his expertise to help home owners protect their homes.

Evan Ramage says he has been a volunteer firefighter for more than four years, and is certified through the National Fire Protection Association in regards to reducing wildfire risk to property.

"The biggest mistake that homeowners make is relying on the belief that fire won't happen to them," he says. "No community is immune from wildfires."

A Steinbach local is on a mission to grow the game of darts across the southeast. 

Reg Wiebe, a member of the Eastman Darts Association, believes darts is a sport worth picking up. 

The Rural Municipality of Ritchot is inviting local artists to submit expressions of interest for a new public art project aimed at fostering inclusion and belonging in community parks.