Steinbach

Environment Canada meteorologist Crawford Luke says air quality warnings and special air quality statements may seem similar, but they represent different levels of risk.

“The air quality warning is more serious than the special air quality statement… it's posing a bigger threat to your health. That kind of idea.”

He adds that this tiered approach applies across the board: warnings always indicate a more serious or immediate danger than statements.

Coach Dwight Heppner and several local ball players proudly joined Team Manitoba, and took part in a prep tournament at Canada Cup in Vancouver, where the team played exceptionally well, while also getting some great life lessons for the future.

Choosing the right replacement heifers is more important than ever for cattle producers, especially with today’s record-high calf prices.

“Replacement heifers represent the genetic potential of a producer’s operation,” says Alexis DeCorby, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s Yorkton office.

“They’re a costly investment that requires about two years of inputs before they produce a live calf.”

With over 20 years of RCMP service, Cst. Kevin Wynn is remembered for his wisdom, friendship, passion, and dedication. 

Wynn passed away on July 10, 2025, at the age of 56. He is survived by best friend and loving wife, Kelsey Wynn and children Morgan, Devon, and Jorja Wynn.  

"Kevin was such a humble man...But now, when you reflect on the amazing life he lived, you see his quiet service and passion,” Kelsey Wynn says.  

A multiplatinum, two-time Grammy Award-winning musician is headed to Steinbach to help celebrate a major milestone.

Providence University College and Seminary is marking 100 years, and as a part of the centennial "birthday-bash," Christian country artist Zach Williams will be playing at the Southeast Event Centre (SEC).

It's the only Canadian stop on the musician's tour.

It's been a solid weekend of ball in Friedensfeld, as the U13 AAA Eastman Wildcats host provincials, and after a strong round robin, the Wildcats are in a great position heading into double-elimination playoff Sunday.

The Bank of Canada has largely kept to the sidelines as it tries to get a sense of how U.S. tariffs will impact the economy — and some economists think it might just stay there.

After a quarter-point cut in March, the central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent in April and June.

With last month's jobs figures showing a surprise gain and core inflation levels holding steady at around three per cent, economists now broadly expect the central bank will continue its holding pattern at its next decision on July 30.

The Jake Epp Public Library in Steinbach is offering a wide range of free summer programming for children, and staff say the response so far has been overwhelmingly positive. 

Logan Plett, youth program coordinator at the library, says they’re currently running up to 27 programs each week to keep local kids engaged, learning and having fun during the summer months. 

During Tuesday evening’s Steinbach City Council meeting, Councillor Bill Hiebert opened with remarks about Canada Day, sharing his reflections on the country’s growth, cultural diversity and international reputation as a place of opportunity.

Hiebert said he was inspired by citizenship ceremonies held across Canada on July 1, celebrating new Canadians who now call this country home. He shared population data and personal stories to highlight the impact of immigration and the values that make Canada attractive to newcomers.

Coin collecting has become a meaningful hobby for one local teen. 

How it started 

Otto Goertzen, a Grade 11 student from Steinbach, says his interest in coins began back in Grade 2.