Steinbach

Funeral For:  Guage Badiuk
Funeral Date: August 2, 2025 
Guage Badiuk, 20, of Gardenton passed away Tuesday, July 22nd near Brandon. He is survived by his father Wayne, mother Christine and stepfather Mike, and 2 sisters. 
The celebration of life for Guage Badiuk will be held Saturday, August 2nd at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Ukrainian Orthodox South Church, St. Demetrius Cemetery, Gardenton. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.

Today marks the start of AgSmart 2025, the educational agriculture expo is now being held at Olds College.

The event falls under the direction of the Agri Trade Equipment Expo Group. Show Manager Tracy Gardner says this year's event is going to look a little different. 

Reproductive health advocates say the federal government's failure to commit to funding pharmacare in all provinces and territories is leaving people with a lot of uncertainty, and could create inequality across the country.

"It's really disappointing, honestly," said Liz Thompson, advocacy lead for Cover Contraception.

"It seems like they don't really know what they're going to do."

At just 12-years-old, Olivia Millar has done some spectacular things in the world of lacrosse, and the Mitchell sensation is showing no signs of slowing down as her star continues to rise.

Lacrosse skills started in ringette

"I got into the sport when I played ringette," Millar explains with a chuckle. "I went to a ringette camp and my instructor said I should try lacrosse, they need more girls in the sport. Ringette goalie and lacrosse goalie have very similar skills.

Different crease, same passion

A local organization providing accessible care will be the next highlighted charity at this week’s KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ. 

Headway, a community mobilization non-profit, coordinates wraparound support for high-risk youth and their families in the Steinbach area. 

Building a team 

Heidi Harder Falk, program coordinator at Headway, says finding social service support can be overwhelming and confusing.  

Whether a biologist, bird-lover, or someone who just wants to get outside, a national contest is inviting Canadians to connect with nature—right from their own backyards.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC) Big Backyard BioBlitz has returned for its fifth year, and is asking southeastern Manitobans to photograph different plants and animals, and share their findings online.

Participants can do so via the iNaturalist app, which not only works for uploading pictures and audio recordings of birds and plants, but for "downloading" new information to curious minds.

A Stonybrook Middle School teacher has published his second children’s book, featuring illustrations by a local artist.

Don Dewey's most recent work, Daniel: God Shines in the Darkness, became available for purchase one week ago on Amazon.

The meaning "between the lines"

Dewey says his newest book's message to readers is simple.

The pace of auto theft is dropping in Canada thanks to collective efforts to crack down on thieves, says an industry group focused on insurance fraud and crime.

Équité Association said in a report released Monday that the number of vehicles reported stolen nationally dropped 19.1 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Just over 23,000 vehicles were reported stolen in the first six months of the year in Canada, the report said.

The move to accept Australian shipments comes as China conducts an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola

Canada’s canola growers could soon be facing stiff competition in their top seed market.

Reuters is reporting that Australia is close to finalizing an agreement that will reopen the Chinese market to canola shipments from Down Under.

The world’s second-largest canola exporter has been shut out of the largest import market since 2020 due to phytosanitary requirements aimed at preventing the spread of blackleg disease.

This year’s show saw three clear days for attendees to see equipment, livestock and the latest in technology

Ag In Motion 2025 organizers are pleased with this year’s attendance.

"We’re very pleased with attendance, response from exhibitors and the overall tone of the show this year," said Rob O’Connor, Ag In Motion show director.