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When people in Steinbach and southeastern Manitoba hear the name “Royal LePage,” it’s Maricel Sales’s hope that they associate the real estate franchise with community involvement.

“Our slogan is ‘Helping You is What We Do,’ and we stand behind that,” says Sales, a realtor with Royal LePage Riverbend Realty. “I’m so glad we’re not looked at as people who only sell houses, but who also do as much as we can to contribute to our community.”

The winter is tough for everyone, but bad weather doesn’t stop Swift Underground – one of Xplore’s local dealers and fibre construction contractors – from connecting residents and businesses to 100% pure fibre internet in rural Manitoba. 

The Country Perogy Shop, a rural Manitoban company committed to offering high-quality products and exceptional customer service, was the first customer in Kleefeld, Manitoba to be connected to Xplore's new fibre network by Swift Underground. 

Why do so many men grow up using aggression as a way to meet their needs? What are some concrete steps they can take to shift those behaviours? What is a good society’s response to family violence?

These are just some of the questions Agape House addresses through its “Caring Dads” initiative.

A 17-week program for men who’ve been known to be unsafe for the women and children in their lives, Caring Dads offers a space for examining the attitudes, actions and values that shape family relationships.

A new HyLife weaning ramp has the potential to improve animal care across the industry. The in-house invention has even captured the interest of renowned animal behavioralist, Dr. Temple Grandin.

"This innovative system should be in every sow farm for vaccinating weaned piglets… I can't say enough good things about it. It should go industry-wide. I was amazed how well those little pigs used the ramp; that's the kind of stuff that makes handling easier," shared Dr. Temple Grandin.

After four years of design, project tender, and new construction and retrofit of the existing facilities, HavenGroup’s Rest Haven expansion is nearing completion. Now there’s just one more step – hiring additional staff to operate the home at full capacity.

“The work that you do with our organization will have an impact- you’re changing lives.”  

Tracy Whitby has been with Agape House for nearly a decade, where they are currently looking to fill the role of shelter support worker. This is a very important position, as it is the one that keeps Agape running 24/7.  

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has released the 2022 Manitoba Basins Fall Conditions Report, which indicates soil moisture levels at the time of freeze-up are near normal or below normal in most Manitoba basins, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced today.

“It just kind of sets the atmosphere and the tone for the community and for our customers.” 

John Verret understands the importance of celebrating the holiday season, which is why Fairway Ford’s general manager has continued the tradition of decorating their showroom. “It looks beautiful if you ever drive down Main Street in the evening,” he says. “Our staff are always excited.” 

“As far as I’m concerned, we have the best-decorated store in all of Steinbach,” sales consultant Mina Dumcum confirms. “I think Christmas is a wonderful time to celebrate.” 

It was an emotional Feel Good Friday with the Steinbach Auto Dealers as we met with Cheryl and Vinny.

The couple was nominated by Krystal, Vinny's sister.

Watch the video below to hear their story and nominate someone here. 

Pharmasave has been operating in Canada since 1981, with over 800 stores in the country. And now, Pharmasave is making itself known in Steinbach.

By now, this probably isn’t news. Neither is the fact that many Steinbachers now call Pharmasave their pharmacy of choice.

What people might now know is how easy it is to make the switch.

“A lot of people think there are legal documents involved or paperwork to be signed, but it’s not hard at all,” says local Pharmasave owner Scott Penner. “It’s literally just a phone call.”