Steinbach

With a growing population and rising demand for healthcare services, Steinbach Economic Development (SED) is taking steps to strengthen its local workforce. 

In partnership with Assiniboine Community College, the Province of Manitoba, and HavenGroup, SED has announced the launch of a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) training program that’s set to begin in September 2025. 

The City of Steinbach has approved a new crosswalk to be built in the Hanover School Division (HSD).

Joe Thiessen, the division's superintendent, says his team made the request for a crosswalk at McKenzie Avenue and Parkland Drive at the end of February, in preparation for the opening of Parkhill School.

"We thank the City of Steinbach for approving a new pedestrian crossing to serve Parkhill School," Thiessen says. "As a Division, we value this collaborative effort to support the well-being of our students." 

Liberal Leader Mark Carney's French language skills will be put to the test, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to turn his numbers around, when the five main federal party leaders square off in Montreal tonight in the first of two debates ahead of election day on April 28.

The two-hour French-language debate will be moderated by Radio-Canada's Patrice Roy and will focus on five themes: the cost of living, energy and climate, the trade war, identity and sovereignty, and immigration and foreign affairs.

Manitoba’s provincial and municipal leaders united at Tuesday's Association of Manitoba Municipalities Spring Convention to demand stricter federal bail reforms, citing preventable tragedies and systemic failures. The call follows high-profile cases like the killing of a young Portage la Prairie woman by a repeat offender released on bail.

Country Coffee Break stopped in Ste. Anne to surprise the employees at Villa Youville, courtesy of Covello Financial.

Jason nominated his wife Lisa and the kitchen staff because they are working hard every day, and he wanted them to be recognized.

Do you have someone in mind that has been working extra hard, or a local business that always puts in 110% to make sure you are happy with their service? Why not nominate them for a Country Coffee Break?

RCMP have provided details on an incident that took place Thursday evening in Niverville, involving what appeared to be a man walking around with a gun.

According to police, this was an isolated event that happened in the vicinity of 4th Avenue South in Niverville, between 1st Street South and 3rd Street South. Police say a man dressed in airsoft clothing with soft body armour and helmet was seen walking around with a gun. The gun ended up being an airsoft gun.

The Mayor for Ritchot says he cannot thank our provincial government enough for last week's funding announcement.

Chris Ewen is referring to our province's commitment to support the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Manitoba. The Manitoba government is investing $500,000 through the Climate Action Fund for the installation of 51 EV chargers. 

As part of that announcement, the Rural Municipality of Ritchot is receiving $141,100 for 20 level II EV chargers and three fast level II chargers. 

Wrestling fans in Mitchell are in for a "body-slam" of excitement, as Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE) gets ready to "tag" the area into its Point to Prove tour. 

Danny Warren, CWE christened as "Hotshot" Danny Duggan, says the organization is making an appearance in Mitchell on April 26, after a sold-out show in Steinbach this February. 

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has discussed increased trade with representatives from Europe and appears open to having a second port on Hudson Bay.

Kinew met this morning with ambassadors and high commissioners from the European Union and 18 member countries.

He says the meeting was a chance to show the countries, which represent a market of 450 million people, that Manitoba is open for business.

Canadians got a break on inflation in March as gas prices fell and a slowdown in travel to the United States helped cool airfare costs, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

The annual rate of inflation slowed to 2.3 per cent last month, down from 2.6 per cent in February. A poll provided by LSEG Data & Analytics ahead of Tuesday’s release had expected yearly inflation to hold steady month-to-month.

StatCan said gas prices fell 1.6 per cent year-over-year in March, coming off a hike of 5.1 per cent in February.