Steinbach

Summer brings a lot more than fairs and festivals; it also brings camps and new experiences.   

President and founder of Shoot to Inspire, Peyton Kehler, says that this local basketball camp is designed to bring together the women of our community.   

The camp started as a passion project for Kehler and has continued to grow.   

With kids out of school and the weather being warm, day camps are kicking off in the southeast. If you’re not registered for day camps, you can always check out some weekend activities as well.

Here’s where we’ll be:

Shoot to Inspire- Monday, July 7th – Friday, July 11th

The Manitoba government has declared a provincial state of emergency once again, as wildfires continue to devastate parts of northern Manitoba.

Premier Wab Kinew announced the decision Thursday afternoon, saying the state of emergency officially took effect at 12:01 p.m.

"The primary reason that we have called this latest state of emergency is because we need access to more facilities to be able to shelter this large number of Manitobans who are being forced to flee their homes due to wildfires," he explains. 

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew again declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday, as renewed wildfires forced thousands out of their homes, some for the second time in weeks.

Kinew said the order, the second since late May, is critical to rally resources.

"We're going to be asking Manitobans to be helping out in a number of ways," Kinew told a news conference. 

"We want to underscore just how serious this wildfire season is."

A longtime fixture in the Steinbach community is preparing to close its doors for good, but not without opening many others.

Kindale Industries, operated by enVision Community Living, will officially shut down operations on July 18th. In its place, a new chapter begins, one that's all about choice, growth, and opportunity.

Many Steinbach residents may be looking for a place to escape the heat.  

A few community spaces across the city are opening their doors to help people stay cool, comfortable, and safe. 

At the Pat Porter Active Living Centre, Executive Director Audrey Harder says everyone is welcome. 

Funeral For:  Rodney Funk 
Funeral Date: July 14, 2025 
Rodney Funk, 82, of Horndean-Rosenheim area passed away Monday, July 7th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Charlene, 1 sister, 1 brother, his mother-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, and their families.  
The funeral service for Rodney Funk will be held Monday, July 14th at 2pm at South Park Mennonite Brethren Church, Altona with burial at Rosenheim Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona Sunday, July 13th from 1 to 9pm and at the church prior to the service. 

Funeral For:  Diane Wiens 
Funeral Date: July 16, 2023 
Diane Wiens, 75, of Gardenton passed away Wednesday, July 9th at Bethesda Hospital. She is survived by her husband Dave, 3 daughters, 1 son, and their families.  
A memorial service for Diane Wiens will be held Wednesday, July 16th at 1pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel. 
A come and go celebration of life will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel Tuesday, July 15th from 7 to 9pm. 

Funeral For:  Katharina Dyck nee Funk 
Funeral Date: July 23, 2025 
Katharina Dyck nee Funk, 96, of Niverville passed away Thursday, July 3rd at Heritage Personal Care Home. She is survived by 2 daughters, 4 sons, 3 sisters, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Isaac, 1 sister and 5 brothers. 
A memorial service for Katharina Dyck nee Funk will be held Wednesday, July 23rd at 3pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with ash interment at a later date. 
Donations may be made to Niverville Foundation for the Handivan. 

Country music fans at Country Thunder in Winnipeg are in for a local surprise — Niverville singer-songwriter Catie St. Germain is joining the weekend lineup after a whirlwind 48 hours that even she still can’t believe. 

St. Germain will hit the stage alongside long-time friends and collaborators, the country-rock group Petric, after headliner Nate Smith pulled out due to vocal issues. Petric was added to the bill to help fill the gap, and they brought St. Germain with them.