Steinbach

Cabin owners in southeastern Manitoba are holding their breath as wildfires continue to rage through the Rural Municipality of Piney. 

Hartung’s family cabin at risk 

Joel Hartung, who has a family property near St. Labre, says the fire has come dangerously close to their cabin. 

The South East Equity Coalition (SEEC) has presented a business proposal to Steinbach City Council for a new public transit system called LinK Transit Services. The proposal was introduced during a Strategic Priorities Committee meeting Tuesday evening. 

The Rural Municipality of Hanover has implemented a fire ban. 

The move was announced Thursday afternoon and is effective immediately.

Hanover was the only municipality in southeastern Manitoba that did not have a fire ban. Earlier in the day, Premier Wab Kinew urged all Manitobans to refrain from starting fires, even though there was not a province-wide ban.

The Rural Municipality of Piney says Wednesday night's rain was not enough to ease any evacuation orders. 

Evacuation notices have been issued and completed for the following locations:

"This will be a May long where we're asking for rain."

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew made that comment Thursday morning in addressing the current fire situation in our province.

Residents in southeastern Manitoba are now dealing with multiple evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to spread through the Rural Municipality of Piney. The fire, identified as EA057, has already forced evacuations in Carrick, St. Labre, Florze, Badger, and, as of Wednesday evening, Woodridge. 

The entirety of southeast Manitoba continues to be under an air quality warning as wildfires persist.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says very poor air quality and reduced visibility can be expected at times. It warns that "during heavy smoke conditions, everyone's health is at risk regardless of age or health status."

It's been a busy week out in the field as farmers continue to work on getting this year's crop in the ground.

Manitoba's weekly crop report shows the provincial crop is now 32 per cent seeded.

Oilseed Specialist Sonia Wilson puts together the weekly crop report, updating seeding progress around the province. 

Funeral For: Ruth Guenther nee Hamm 
Funeral Date: May 24, 2025 
Ruth Guenther nee Hamm, 87, of Winnipeg formerly of Morden, passed away Sunday, May 11th at Grace Hospital. She is survived by her husband David and 2 daughters. She was predeceased by her parents Henry and Tena Hamm, and 4 brothers. 
A memorial service for Ruth Guenther nee Hamm will be held Saturday, May 24th at 10:30am at Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren Church, 1771 Pembina Highway. 
Donations may be made to Simonhouse Bible Camp. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg.  
 

Periods of rain brought some relief to parts of southeastern Manitoba Wednesday night, but fire officials say it was not enough to lift evacuation orders in the region as wildfires continue to burn.