Steinbach

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture & Food.

The agreement is designed to build stronger collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous agricultural producers.

Keith Currie, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture says by working together, we can amplify Indigenous voices, support agricultural entrepreneurs, and promote food production in ways that benefit all Canadians.

The provincial government recently announced two conservation programs: the Private Land Conservation Program and Ecosystems Grant Program 

The government of Alberta is investing $10 million to improve private land conservation, with the launch of two new and improved programs.

The enhanced Private Land Conservation Program and the new Ecosystems Grant Program will enable better protection of natural areas across the province, while allowing landowners to use their land for farming and ranching, the province has said.

An Ontario judge is delivering her ruling in the sexual assault trial for five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.

Content warning: This live blog includes graphic descriptions of sexual acts and explicit testimony from a court proceeding that some readers may find disturbing or triggering. Reader discretion is advised.

Heading into the weekend, there's a lot of positivity around the U13 AA Carillon Sultans Grey squad, and they can't wait to hit the ground running.

"We've had a lot of games," coach Colin Tetrault explains. "Some double headers, some practices, not as many as we would have liked, but we've prepared everyone to play different positions, and I think we're ready to go with everyone locked and loaded."

Agape House has launched a new program to support survivors of, and educate about, sexual assault.  

The Steinbach organization provides safe spaces and 24/7 support for those experiencing domestic violence in Southeast Manitoba.  

Their program, Healing through Sexual Assault and Trauma, began in May and is funded by the Aurora Foundation.

A young Steinbach dad is finally home after five months of being in hospital.

In February, Micheal Bueckert was hit by a car while trying to help someone stuck in the snow. He was taken to hospital in critical condition—a time his family described as "nothing short of treacherous."

Against all odds, on Wednesday afternoon, the 26-year-old was brought back home. His younger brother Anthony Baker says it's nothing short of a miracle.

Funeral For:  Kevin Wynn 
Funeral Date: July 25, 2025 
Kevin Wynn, 56, of Belleville, Ontario formerly of Blumenort, passed away Thursday, July 10th at Belleville. He is survived by his mother Margaret Wynn, his
wife and best friend Kelsey Wynn, children Morgan, Devon and Jorja Wynn, grandson Malcom, siblings Brenda Hunt (Randy) and Johnathan Wynn. He was predeceased by his father Edward Wynn.
Cremation has taken place. 
The celebration of life for Kevin Wynn will be held Friday, July 25th at 1pm at Southeast Event Centre, Steinbach. 

Fire crews returned to the town of Leaf Rapids Thursday morning after a wildfire burning close to the community jumped the Churchill River and entered the industrial area of town, forcing emergency crews to flee.

In a post made on social media, officials say that so far, only one house has been damaged. 

 AgraCity - a generic crop input supplier - sending out an important notice yesterday to its clients thanking them for their patience while they work through their operational restructuring after experiencing cash flow problems.

AgraCity owes product to a number of farmers and is attempting to reimburse growers for crop inputs they bought but did not receive.

The company announced they have restarted their packaging and product fulfillment operations and will be making products available to customers soon.