Steinbach

Excitement is building as the Winnipeg Jets enter the playoffs, and the Southeast Event Centre is bringing people together to watch hockey on the big screen. Well, actually, big screens.

Director of Communications at the Southeast Event Centre, Michelle Sawatzky-Koop, says their screens are 15 feet tall and 45 feet wide so you can really see every pass, every check, every goal!

It’s back! Soap for Hope is happening today at Pharmasave in Steinbach.

From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., volunteers and staff will be on-site collecting new, unopened, donations of soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other personal hygiene products to support Steinbach Community Outreach. 

The initiative provides people experiencing homelessness, or facing economic challenges, with basic hygiene items.

"It’s already here. One year has already gone by since the last one," says Scott Penner with Pharmasave.

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.

The Conservative leader was campaigning in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with just days to go before the federal vote on Monday and a day after he released the party's costed campaign platform.

The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature has apologized for saying an Opposition question was out of line and is threatening to toss politicians from the chamber if chaotic behaviour continues.

Tom Lindsey issued the apology a day after question period descended into a shouting match.

A man from Ile des Chenes is now a millionaire thanks to his winning LOTTO 6/49 ticket.

Richard Hall purchased his winning ticket through PlayNow. Hall says he received an email saying he had won a prize following the draw. But Hall did not check it right away.

"I thought it was probably another Free Play, so I didn't check it right away," he admits. "When I finally opened it, it had a strange screen I had never seen before."

The 2025 Agricultural Water Management Fund is now accepting applications. This fund aims to support agricultural producers and local governments in developing effective water management projects.

Naomi Paley, Manager of Drainage Extension at the Water Security Agency, explains that qualified applicants can receive up to $95,000 per project through a cost-sharing approach across three funding streams:

After several years of starts, stops, and shifting timelines, it looks like the long-awaited hotel development in Niverville may finally be ready to move ahead. Steel Creek Developers says construction on the 74-room Blue Crescent Hotel is now expected to begin in the second half of 2025, possibly as soon as late summer or fall. 

Hakuna matata—it means no worries for the rest of your days, because Artista Academy is performing the Lion King this weekend!

Well, maybe that last part doesn't fit the definition, or the song, but it sure is true. On April 26 and 27, the theatre group will be performing the beloved, musical classic at Steinbach Regional Secondary School with showtimes at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Excitingly, and sadly, all of them are sold out.

Funeral For:  Helga Guenter
Funeral Date: April 25, 2025 
Helga Guenter, 86, of Winnipeg formerly of Snowflake, passed away Friday, April 18th at Grace Hospital. She is survived by her husband Bill, 1 daughter, 1 son, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. She was predeceased by 2 brothers. 
The funeral service for Helga Guenter will be held Friday, April 25th at 11am at Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church, 926 Garfield Street, with burial at Springstein Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to MCC. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg.  
 

Funeral For:  William Willy Friesen 
Funeral Date: April 24, 2025 
William Willy Friesen, 86, of Steinbach passed away Friday, April 18th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by 3 daughters, 3 sons, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Helen, 1 daughter, 1 son, 2 grandchildren, and 7 siblings. 
The funeral service for Willliam Willy Friesen will be held Thursday, April 24th at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.