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The famous king had many children, but one son was especially handsome with long wavy hair. The problem was the prince was rebellious. He plotted the murder of his brother for raping their sister. Banished for this crime, the prince used his political connections to wrangle a pardon and returned home. Then he began to gather supporters around him to help him overthrow his father. Finally, with the help of mercenaries, he forced the King to flee.

It’s not what you want cleaned- it’s why you want it cleaned. 

“It’s the first question I ask. Because it’s more than just having a clean house,” says Cindy Friesen, owner of Cindy-rella’s Cleaning Service, a name that is quickly becoming familiar with both residential and commercial clients in and around Steinbach.   

Hundreds of kids go to camp every year while they're on break from school, and My Church Winnipeg is gearing up for a full summer with eight weeks of My Kids Day Camp. 

"We run seven weeks that are for kids ages five through 12 and our final week is a junior high week which is for students entering Grade 6 to entering Grade 9. Every week is a different theme, we make sure that every week has its own feel with lots of different activities," Family Pastor, Rose-Ann Weiss says.

We are now at the end of the school year so a pizza party was a must!  Ms. Roths grade 5 class at the school in Plenty were highlighted as June's Classroom of the Month. They got to celebrate a years worth of hard work with a surprise visit from Country 104 Morning Show host, Darien Rae and of course a delicious pizza lunch courtesy of Boston Pizza Kindersley. 

Back in 1973, when Bob Smith joined the legal firm that would become Smith Neufeld Jodoin LLP, he was one of two lawyers in an office with a total staff of seven. More than 50 years later, the company boasts a workforce of 65, including 15 lawyers, and a reputation for providing an exceptional level of legal services to clients in southeastern Manitoba. 

Travel can be an amazing thing: experiencing new cultures, seeing new places, gaining fresh perspectives. Even the act of planning a trip can be tantalizing – the anticipation of what’s to come.      

The actual travel, though, can also be a bit of a headache... airport delays, crammed spaces, lousy weather, and any number of other stresses that can pop up.  

Even deciding what to take with you can be a challenge but what to take it in? That’s easy! Just talk to the folks at U.N. Luggage – the one-stop travel shop.  

Sometimes a little bit of help can be the difference between living at home and moving into an assisted or personal care setting. Some aid around the kitchen, for example. Or support with yardwork, hygiene and exercise.

For the in-home care providers at Prairie Independence Care Co, ensuring clients are able to remain in their homes longer is not only the mission, but also a source of joy.

It wouldn’t be Canada Day in Vita unless there was a rodeo, wrestling, concerts, kids’ activities, a baseball tournament, mini car racing, a parade and fireworks.

If it seems like a lot, it’s because it is – especially for a community of approximately 500 residents, about 40 km from Steinbach. But Canada Day celebrations have been a big deal in Vita for many years, and with the 2024 holiday falling on a Long Weekend Monday, they’re about to get even bigger. And better.

For Chelsea Westerbeek, it all began with horses.

Having moved her business, LR Horse & Pet, to Kleefeld, MB three years ago, she followed her passion by initially focusing on equine feed and supplements.

“Everything started with the health of the horse,” she says. “That’s where I started.”

Every kid has their thing. Some are natural artists. Some dedicate their free time to music. Some do a little bit of everything. Others love staying active, playing every sport possible.  

In Swift Current, one of the best ways for kids to find, or refine, their passion, is through the Swift Current Minor Football (SCMF) leagues. 

With programs for kids ages six to 13, youth players have an incredible opportunity to learn the game, grow their skills, and take the first steps in their sports careers.