Steinbach

The Carillon Sultans bounced back after an emotional game three, grinding out, battling, and finding a way to win game four, giving them the Manitoba Junior Baseball League title.

The KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ raised $1,936.08 for Headway this week, all of which is going directly into supporting the community.   

Heidi Harder Falk, Program Coordinator at Headway, explains what their organization does to help the community.   

Australia has officially opened its market for fresh and frozen beef from Canada for the first time since BSE in 2003.

The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased noting its one of the last remaining countries to have maintained bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) restrictions, complete their risk assessment and open their market for Canadian beef. 

CCA President Tyler Fulton says Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are proud to produce the highest quality and safest beef in the world. 

Silage is one way to preserve harvested forage for use throughout the rest of the year. The underlying principle of making silage is allowing bacteria to multiply and produce acid – specifically acetic acid.   

Alberta has announced plans to invest $1.3 million to strengthen the health, biodiversity, and long-term resilience of the province's rangelands. 

Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says healthy rangelands are the foundation of a strong agricultural sector. 

The countdown is on for the Steinbach Pistons as they prepare for their return to the ice this fall. 

What fans can expect this season 

Director of Sales and Marketing, Jamie Roy, says the move to the Southeast Event Centre this spring has completely transformed the game-day experience. 

“Well, it's a whole lot more fun,” he says. 

Summer colours and flavours are blossoming beautifully at the Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV), where the Steinbach and Area Garden Club (SAGC) has been hard at work.

Elsie Kathler, coordinator of SAGC’s community service project at the village, shares a mid-season update—along with some sage advice for gardeners looking to stay rooted through late summer.

How the gardening season is going

Kathler says it's been a good growing season despite some challenges.

Behind the Counter and Beyond the Burger: A&W’s Tamara Williamson Dishes on Secret Menus, MS Fundraising, and the Power of Onion Rings

If you’ve recently driven by A&W in Steinbach and spotted a sign for fish tacos or a cod sandwich, no, you weren’t imagining things. These ocean-inspired options are part of A&W’s limited-time offerings, and according to local operator Tamara Williamson, they’ve been a hit.

“People ask for fish more than you’d think,” Tamara says. “It’s a nice way to switch up the menu.”

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (39-32) defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes (27-42) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park by a score of 4-2.
 
After three and a half innings of scoreless baseball, Keshawn Lynch and Matthew Warkentin reached on singles before Roby Enríquez ripped a two-run double off the centre field wall to give Winnipeg a 2-0 lead.

Funeral For:  Cornelius N. Driedger 
Funeral Date: Private 
Cornelius N. Driedger, 87, of Altona formerly of Blumenhof, passed away Tuesday, July 29th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Elsie, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 1 sister, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by 2 granddaughters, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. 
A private funeral service for Cornelius N. Driedger will be held.  
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona Thursday, July 31st from 1 to 7pm. 
Donations may be made to Mennonite Disaster Service.