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The Mayor for Ritchot is calling it a "huge" announcement for his municipality.

Chris Ewen says our provincial government has announced $1.3 million in funding towards the construction of a new fire hall in Ile des Chenes. 

"We are very happy, we're ecstatic and we can't thank the province enough," says Chris Ewen.

The La Broquerie Fire Department battled a structure fire Friday afternoon.

Crews were called to Provincial Road 303, about one and a half miles east of Friedensfeld. 

SteinbachOnline has reached out to officials but no further details are available at this time. 

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League regular season has wrapped up, and the Steinbach Pistons are gearing up for an exciting playoff run. And we want to hear from YOU! 

Which Pistons player stood out the most this season? Whether it was a clutch goal, a game-changing save, or just their passion on the ice, now’s your chance to show your support. 

So many players made this season memorable, but we are giving ONE player bragging rights. 

Spring break is a time enjoyed by many and, perhaps for just as many, can be quite stressful.

"As a mom myself, I remember going, 'What am I going to do with these kids?'" says Chelsea Fernstrom, a family educator with the Steinbach Family Resource Centre (SFRC).

It's a question she assures many parents are asking as their little ones grow more excited with each passing hour.

She offers some survival tips for those wondering how they're going to manage.

Funeral For:  Hilda Elias nee Kehler 
Funeral Date: March 30, 2025 
Hilda Elias nee Kehler, 71, of Altona formerly of Gretna, passed away Tuesday, March 25th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. She is survived by 1 daughter, 3 stepchildren, 1 sister, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Cornie and 1 brother-in-law.  
The celebration of life for Hilda Elias nee Kehler will be held Sunday, March 30th at 2pm at Altona Mennonite Church with burial at Gretna Cemetery. 

The Seine River and Sunrise School Divisions have cancelled all classes for today. 

They report this is due to inclement weather. 

Seine River School Division staff do not need to report to the workplace; however, it is considered a workday for teachers and divisional office staff.  They also note that Parent-teacher interviews will be rescheduled.

Find more cancellations in your Space Age Kal Tire Road Report and Cancellations Page. 

As the snowy system continues to make its way through our province, Manitoba 511 reports that most roads and highways across the southeast are snow-covered or partly snow-covered.  

Friday morning, Motorists are reporting icy and slushy sections of Hwy 1 near Winnipeg.  

Commuters are to expect reduced visibility this morning, especially when passing vehicles.  

Snowplows, salt and sand trucks are out this morning.   

On Wednesday, the Steinbach Regional Secondary School (SRSS) was alive with energy as athletes took to the court for the annual unified basketball tournament. 

Karleen Unger, a Phys Ed. teacher at SRSS, explains that the school collaborates with Special Olympics to host the event. 

It's Feel Good Friday with the Steinbach Auto Delaers! When Corny Rempel walked into Shoppers Drug Mart with a pocket full of blessings from the Steinbach Auto Dealers, he had no idea who would benefit from it. The timing was perfect for Jan! She says her recent heart surgery requires her to buy lots of heart medications.

To watch all the Feel Good Friday videos, click here. 

Noel Gautron is once again the People's Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for Provencher.

Gautron says the first time he ran for the PPC was for a Winnipeg riding in 2019, then ran again in 2021 for Provencher.

"A bit about myself: (I'm a) firearms enthusiast, classic car lover, and small business owner," he says, adding the reason he got into politics was to offer better political representation.

There are several issues top of mind for him as he takes to the campaign trail.