Steinbach

In a world that can sometimes feel rushed and impersonal, a simple, genuine act of kindness in Niverville has left a deep impression on a local mom. 

Mellissa Gladue recently shared a touching story on Facebook about an experience she had at the Co-op gas station. 

A national suicide prevention initiative called Roots of Hope is being developed in southern Manitoba, offering communities a new way to build supports based on local needs and priorities. 

“Roots of Hope is a framework meant to help communities build suicide prevention initiatives locally that fit their community, so it's very individualized,” says Lindsay Hainsworth, a community mental health worker with Southern Health-Santé Sud’s Mental Health and Addictions Program. 

The sun is shining, the ground is warming up, and out in the Prairies, farmers are gearing up for a busy seeding season. According to folks on the ground at LMS Ag north of Steinbach, things are shaping up nicely. 

David Pelletier, Service Manager at LMS Ag, says this spring’s weather is helping fuel a lot of optimism.  

Steinbach’s streets, parks, and public spaces are a lot cleaner after the community came together once again for the annual Pick Up and Walk event Saturday morning.

The large-scale cleanup effort, organized in partnership with local churches, drew hundreds—possibly more than a thousand—volunteers from across the city and surrounding areas. Armed with garbage bags and wearing yellow t-shirts, participants fanned out across Steinbach to collect litter and beautify the community in a matter of hours.

The next generation of Manitoba musicians will be descending on Portage la Prairie this weekend for the Provincial Music and Arts Festival, the first of two that will take place in the province this month.  

Law enforcement is warning Manitobans to watch for a growing number of counterfeit Canadian bills, following a surge in fake currency reported since the start of the year.

The Winnipeg Police Service’s Financial Crime Unit says it has seized over $12,000 in counterfeit cash during the first quarter of 2025—more than double the amount recorded during the same period last year.

Funeral For: Harry Kehler 
Funeral Date: May 10, 2025 
Harry Kehler, 86, of Steinbach passed away Thursday, May 1st at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Norma, 2 daughters, 2 sons, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings. 
The funeral service for Harry Kehler will be held Saturday, April 10th at 12pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach. 

Funeral For: Peter Janzen 
Funeral Date: May 9, 2025 
Peter Janzen, 93, of Killarney passed away Tuesday, April 29th in Killarney. He is survived by his wife Lena, 1 daughter, 2 sons, and 1 son-in-law. He was predeceased by his first wife Mary and 1 daughter.  
A memorial service for Peter Janzen will be held Friday, May 9th at 11am at Killarney Mennonite Church with burial at Killarney Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to Turtle Mountain Bible Camp or to a charity of one's choice. 
Arrangements by Wheatland Funeral Service. 

Funeral For:  Claire Desorcy 
Funeral Date: June 7, 2025 
Claire Desorcy, 93, of La Broquerie passed away Monday, April 28th at Ste. Anne Hospital. She is survived by her husband Gilles, 2 daughters, and their families. 
The funeral Mass for Claire Desorcy will be held June 7th at 10:30am at St. Joachim Catholic Parish, La Broquerie with ash interment at the church cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the restoration project at St. Joachim Catholic Parish.  
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.  

King Charles will visit Ottawa to deliver the speech from the throne at the end of this month in a show of support for Canadian sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.

The news came in his first press conference since leading the Liberals to a fourth straight mandate in Monday's election, where he laid out the priorities for his first few months, promising to "embark on the biggest transformation of our economy since the end of the Second World War."