No disruptions expected this summer at ER in Steinbach or Ste. Anne

Emergency rooms (ERs) in Steinbach and Ste. Anne are expected to continue with their regular hours of operation this summer. That is according to Dr. Timothy Gosselin, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Southern Health-Sante Sud. 

The ER at Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach is open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. In Ste. Anne, their ER is open daily from 8 am to 4 pm. 

Grandpa’s Café brings global flavour and local warmth to Blumenort

When Chef Sachin Fernandopulle accepted the role of executive chef at Grandpa’s Café in December 2024, he saw it as more than just a career move – it was a personal challenge. Having honed his culinary skills in Winnipeg’s five-star hotels and institutions, Fernandopulle was eager to bring his expertise to a smaller community.

“It was my first time working in a small community,” he says. “I took it as a challenge, and I’m loving it so far.”

Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is dismissing moves by the federal government and Canada's premiers to break down internal trade barriers as little more than "political theatre."

It lands just ahead of the country’s internal trade ministers meeting in Quebec City this week, where they are expected to talk about their next steps as they rush to remove rules hampering cross-provincial trade.

More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high.

NATO leaders — including Canada — have approved a plan to dramatically increase defence spending across the Western alliance to five per cent of gross domestic product over the next decade.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the move to five per cent of GDP — 3.5 per cent for core military spending and 1.5 per cent for defence-related infrastructure — will take place over the next 10 years.

Seven homes destroyed by fire on Manitoba First Nation, community's leadership says

Submitted by mike.thom on Sun, 07/06/2025 - 13:51

A wildfire in northern Manitoba has destroyed seven homes in a day the chief and council of the local First Nation are calling "horrendous."

Officials of Tataskweyak Cree Nation say in a Facebook post that a fire that ignited northwest of the community on Friday was fanned by strong winds, and that approximately 175 residents have been evacuated east to Gillam, Man.

Tataskweyak was evacuated earlier in the fire season and had lifted the order in mid-June, but then had to push back the date when people could return due to problems with its water system.

Steinbach's Canada Day fireworks deemed safe despite storm

Steinbach city officials have clarified their decision to proceed with the Canada Day fireworks display during a stormy evening.

Weather conditions closely monitored

According to city parks staff and Canfire Pyrotechnics—the company responsible for fireworks displays since 2022—satellite weather maps were monitored throughout Canada Day. Officials noted that the storm passing through Steinbach appeared on the maps only later in the evening.

"The decision to proceed was based on weather conditions observed at the park," said city officials.

Local athlete heads to Kelowna with Football Manitoba

At just 15 years old, Braeden Sinclair has earned a spot with Football Manitoba. 

Despite only playing the sport for three years, Sinclair has already made a big impact. His football career began with the Eastman Raiders, and he quickly fell in love with the game. 

“Just everything in general. The team play and just playing for myself too. Just making myself a better person and people around me too.” 

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