Steinbach

It was a magical evening "under the sea" as Clearspring Middle School (CMS) students took to the stage for their production of The Little Mermaid. 

Meredith Hutchinson, the Grade 5 and 6 music teacher at CMS, couldn’t be prouder of her Grade 6 students and their incredible performance. 

It's time for another Made in Manitoba, and tonight we're welcoming country music singer-songwriter Jason Kirkness to the program. His small-town, rural upbringing... he grew up in Kleefeld near Steinbach... has played a big role in how his music and songwriting have developed over the years.

Traffic is moving slow on Highway 52 about 1.5 miles west of Kokomo Road in La Broquerie.

Friday evening, JC Normandeau, chief of the La Broquerie Fire Department, says debris fell off a truck and landed on a passing vehicle there.

RCMP were on the scene managing traffic.

There were no injuries.

Gas prices across Manitoba are seeing marginal movement this month, with only slight fluctuations of one or two cents per litre.

While wholesale prices have dipped from around 90 cents to just under 88 cents, Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, says the real shift is coming at the retail level, where stations are sacrificing their margins just to stay in the game. 

“Gas stations are often running at zero margin,” McTeague notes. “They're able to make it up on sales of diesel, premium, or even what they sell in stores.” 

Funeral For:  Wayne Franklin 
Funeral Date: None 
Wayne Franklin, 64, of Ste. Anne passed away Wednesday, April 16th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Susan, their children Melyssa (Chris), Jesse (Paige), Samantha (Samuel) Ethan (Ry) Rebecca (Matthew), his granddaughter Maddie (Melyssa and Chris) and his siblings Sharon and Robert. 
Cremation has taken place.  
In lieu of flowers or donations, his family would like to encourage everyone to share meaningful time with their nearest and dearest. 

Steinbach Bible College is buzzing as students, staff, and families gear up for one of the biggest events of the year, their 2025 graduation celebration.

“This is a big, big weekend for us,” said Dave Reimer, President of SBC. “We kick things off Friday night, at 7 p.m. in our College Chapel with our Spring Showcase."

Funeral For:  Caroline Loewen 
Funeral Date: April 27, 2025 
Caroline Loewen, 92, of Winnipeg passed away Wednesday, April 23rd at Bethania Personal Care Home. She is survived by 2 daughters, 4 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Peter. 
A memorial service for Caroline Loewen will be held Sunday, April 27th at 4pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with private family burial.  
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greater European Missions. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.  

Funeral For:  Gert Wiebe nee McDougall 
Funeral Date: April 28, 2025 
Gert Wiebe nee McDougall, 98, of Altona formerly of Winnipeg, passed away Wednesday, April 23rd at Altona Memorial Health Centre. She is survived by her children Debbie (Bill) Hildebrand, and Terry Wiebe, as well as 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Abram H. Wiebe, her son Ronald, and 1 grandson-in-law.

Dozens of people lined up Thursday night to air opposition to and support for Manitoba's plan to add gender expression to the human rights code — a move that would include protections for people to be called by their preferred pronouns.

Derek deVries, pastor at Park City Gospel Church in Winnipeg, said the NDP government's bill would force Christians to go against their beliefs.

"This (proposed) law forbids Christians from following Christ's example. It requires speech he would not permit," deVries told a legislature committee.

The U17 Wildcats are primed and ready to head into another season and Pat Tetrault says the group is talented, excited and they all can't wait to get going. 

"We've been at it since tryouts back in September of last year," explains Tetrault. "The girls have been working hard, tirelessly throughout the winter, they've been hitting balls inside, fielding balls in the gym but now it's time we get out there and do what they love to do. We're all very excited to get going."