Christmas Gift & Getaway to celebrate Southeast artisans

‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through the Inn, the guests did make merry with colleagues and kin…

This November 24-26, Roadhouse 52 Inn & Suites will be putting a local touch on the holiday season with the Christmas Gift & Getaway Weekend. Packages are now on sale and include a two-night stay, a Christmas film, a choice of spa treatment or Christmas decor workshop, as well as a vendor market and tasting event.

“Domestic violence is such a hidden thing”

November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. That’s why, beginning November 14th, purple-hued Ribbons for Hope will be appearing across the Southeast. Learn more, here.

Tracy Whitby is the Executive Director of Agape House, a safe place for individuals fleeing domestic violence. She says that a lot of people see that Steinbach is a beautiful community and prefer not to think about things that may happen behind closed doors.

Southeast Shuttle Ltd: A new and long-awaited service to Steinbach and beyond

No parking fees. No filling the tank. No second guessing whether or not you chose the best route. Just a ride, and a guarantee that you’ll get to where you need to be on time.

From catching flights and getting to appointments, to shopping trips and interviews, Southeast Shuttle Ltd. is sure to get you there.

Providence University’s High School Athlete of the Month – Ryleigh Schellenberg

It’s no wonder Ryleigh Schellenberg is Providence University’s High School Athlete of the Month – volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track and field – she does it all!

Ryleigh currently attends Rosenort School, where she’s an outstanding member of the Rosenort Red Hawks volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track and field teams. She also plays for the 17U Providence Jr Pilots volleyball team, and plays beach volleyball in the summer to keep her skills sharp.

But it’s not just her athletic talent that makes her stand out.

Diesel truck repair done right at Rollin' Right Truck Repair

Did your engine explode? Is it leaking something funny? Maybe your diesel truck doesn't sound quite right, or perhaps, it's not making any sound at all. Rollin' Right Truck Repair is ready to figure out what the problem is, fix it and have you back on the road in no time.

"I've been working as a heavy duty mechanic for about six years now," explained owner Tyler Peters. "I went through all my schooling to become a fully licensed Red Seal tech. I always liked wrenching at home, and worked on all my own vehicles."

Gifts of Light enhance local health care and brighten Steinbach’s hospital grounds

People are already taking action to ensure the hospital grounds are as festive as ever, this December.

Linda Peters is Executive Director with the Bethesda Foundation. She says that generous community members are already calling in to sponsor trees for this year’s Gifts of Light fundraising campaign.

“It warms my heart to know people are thinking about the Bethesda Foundation, thinking about supporting health care in our community, and are thinking about honoring loved ones by sponsoring a tree.”

Matching fundraising campaign launched for Discovery Trails Track and Field project

Construction is well underway on the new Discovery Trails School in Morden, and alongside the much needed Kindergarten to Grade 8 school, Western School Division (WSD) has also embarked on adding a running track to the grounds, a project Vice Chair Darcy Wolfe hopes the community will partner on. He notes WSD decided to include a track in the new school building for several important reasons.

Let’s get Sweaty! Jeff Eidse explains Sweaty Training & Conditioning

When people see the big SWEATY TRAINING & CONDITIONING sign, they may wonder, how exactly are people getting sweaty, and why are they so proud of it?

Trainer Jeff Eidse explains that theirs is not a typical gym-type name… because they’re not a typical gym.

“We’re a private training centre with a focus on achieving high performance in every aspect of life, whether it be athletics or everyday functionality. So we work with elite athletes, young up-and-coming athletes, as well as people recovering from injury.”