Steinbach

Steinbach City Council has approved the final borrowing required for the Southeast Event Centre, passing a bylaw to secure a $7.5 million loan from the Royal Bank of Canada.

Council gave third reading to Bylaw 2256 during its most recent meeting, following approval by the Manitoba Municipal Board. The loan is part of the City’s broader financing plan for the $74.3 million project, which includes contributions from other levels of government, private fundraising, and city funds.

Playmaking sensation Colton Mateychuk was part of a spring hockey team that competed in the Brick Tournament in Edmonton, and the assist wizard says he had a great time on and off the ice.

Starting in hockey at a pretty young age, "I was four," Mateychuk says proudly about when he first got onto skates, the young star remembers it took little time for him to fall in love with the game. "I remember I just loved skating and scoring goals," he says with a big smile.

Ottawa says it will work to align its flight security regulations with those in the U.S. after Washington dropped a rule that required passengers to remove their shoes during security screenings.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that passengers at American airports no longer need to remove their shoes because officials have found other ways to keep travellers safe.

Canada does not require passengers flying domestically or to non-U.S. destinations to take off their shoes for screening, unless a security officer decides it's necessary.

Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states.

In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, representatives Tom Tiffany, Brad Finstad, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Glenn Grothman and Pete Stauber of Wisconsin and Minnesota said their constituents are coping with suffocating smoke from Canadian wildfires.

This week’s recipient of the KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ was Soups On, taking in donations of $2,519, which will go toward their summer family lunch program.

Norma Hildebrand, lunch program director with Soup's On, is thankful for the support.

“I'm honoured. I am excited. Thank you to everyone coming out and enjoying this beautiful day, but mostly for donating to Soup's. So that we, in turn, can help the kids out there.”

The latest Dairy Queen Celebrate Summer winner is in for a breathtaking adventure, one that takes them all the way to the clouds. 

Barry Morwick from Adventure At Altitude says they offer a variety of exciting experiences. 

A scooter gang has taken over the streets of Steinbach, but don’t worry, it is all in good fun. 

A group of men from Woodhaven Manor have been cruising around town together, usually in search of their next coffee stop. 

“Last year, they decided to all get together and make this a big deal, and they went around town, all the scooter guys, they went for coffee,” says Alison Reimer from Woodhaven. 

A classic summer tradition with a big heart is returning to Steinbach—Brooke and Koda's Iced Tea Stand is back, raising funds for families navigating childhood cancer.

Set for July 23 and 24 at 418 Walnut Street in Steinbach, the stand will feature all kinds of tasty treats. That includes iced tea, lemonade, water, soda, cookies, brownies, chips, Rocco’s Pizza, and more.

Brooke and Koda merch will also be for sale.

It's going to be a big day at Quarry Oaks as the final round of the Junior Boys and Girls Championships are underway.

Golf lovers are encouraged to head down any time today to check out the third and final day of action. 

Players from across the province are already out on the course with the leaders set to tee off coming up in the early afternoon.

For the full leaderboard, check out: Home - Golf Manitoba

Funeral For:  Ruth Duester
Funeral Date: July 11, 2025 
Ruth Duester, 86, of Winnipeg formerly of Poland, passed away Saturday, July 5th at Riverview Health Centre. She is survived by her husband Erwin, 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 1 sister, 2 sisters-in-law and their families. She was predeceased by 2 sisters, 1 brother and 1 brother-in-law. 
The funeral service for Ruth Duester will be held Friday, July 11th at 11am at North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church, 1315 Gateway Road, with burial at Glen Eden Cemetery in West St. Paul.