Steinbach

Early morning on July 19th, a group of cyclists gathered in Winnipeg to begin their trek across the southeast, ending up East of Richer at the Eastman ATV Staging area.  

The 96km ride took cyclists through Prairie Grove, the Center of Canada, St. Anne, and Richer.  

As the sun rose, the cyclists got to experience the history of Canada’s oldest trail, stopping in the communities for snacks and sights.  

It was a rollercoaster season for the U18 AA Carillon Sultans, but at the end of the ride, the group earned a provincial championship.

"It was a pretty surreal situation," coach Justin Anderson says about the year leading up to the big tournament. "We had a tough year, we actually got added into the Winnipeg AA league this year, so it gave the boys a lot more game than we're used to. But, they battled, and came out on top."

The Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) is set to welcome a nostalgic addition to its historical Main Street this weekend as the Country Classics Car Club comes to the village for its annual car show.

Robert Goertzen, executive director of MHV, says the partnership is a natural fit.

"The car club is preserving history with these vehicles as well, so there's a lot of ways that we have similar goals," he says.

A young man from Stuartburn has died following a two-vehicle crash in Western Manitoba Tuesday morning.
    
According to RCMP, a gravel truck was struck from behind by a water truck near the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Road 101 West, east of Brandon.
    
Authorities say the gravel truck was coming up to speed, heading east after turning on to the Trans Canada, when it was hit from behind by a large truck hauling a water tank.
    

Funeral For:  Mary Penner nee Hiebert 
Funeral Date: July 28, 2025 
Mary Penner nee Hiebert, 84, of Morden formerly of Roseisle, passed away Sunday, July 20th at Tabor Home. She is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons, 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband George W. Penner and 1 daughter. 
The celebration of life for Mary Penner nee Hiebert will be held Monday, July 28th at 11am at Morden Gospel Mission Church with burial at Southside Cemetery. 

New Beef Cattle Research Council chair at the U of M to focus on best environmental practices and economic viability

A new beef-focused research chair will soon begin work at the University of Manitoba.

The 10-year role has been named the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability.

“I believe this is the fourth chair position that we’ve developed,” said Craig Lehr, chair of the BCRC’s producer council.

Now that the British government has vowed to lower its voting age to 16 by the next general election, one Canadian senator says it's past time for Canada to do the same.

The U.K. announced last week that it would lower its voting age from 18 to 16 in a bid to strengthen British democracy and restore trust in politics.

Sen. Marilou McPhedran said the issue has been her "top parliamentary priority" since she joined the Red Chamber. She said lowering the voting age to 16 would be good for democracy and that the only arguments against it are "based on stereotypes."

Funeral For:  Cathy Thiessen 
Funeral Date: July 24, 2025 
Cathy Thiessen, 85, of Steinbach passed away Sunday, July 20th at Rest Haven Care Home. She is survived by 6 sisters, 6 brothers, 10 in-laws, and their families. She was predeceased by 2 sisters, and 3 brothers-in-law. 
A memorial service for Cathy Thiessen will be held Thursday, July 24th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Blumenort Community Church Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.  

Funeral For: Alvin Hein
Funeral Date: July 26, 2025 
Alvin Hein, 89, of Winnipeg passed away Saturday, July 19th at St. Boniface Hospital. He is survived by his wife Elma, son Mark, 2 sisters-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and 2 brothers-in-law. 
The celebration of life for Alvin Hein will be held Saturday, July 26th at 2pm at Thomson in the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard, with burial at Thomson in the Park Cemetery.  
Viewing will be at the chapel one hour prior to the service. 

Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow is warning that the Liberal's Clean Fuel Standard will hit Canadians hard at the gas pump and the grocery store.

Citing a recent Department of Agriculture briefing, Barlow said the policy will raise fuel prices by 13 cents per litre for gasoline and 16 cents per litre for diesel by 2030. He criticized the government for downplaying the impact on consumers.