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“A great way to get out, enjoy the weather, and see some Christmas lights!”

Brightening long nights and adding some sparkle to your holidays, the Hanover Ag Society’s Snow Place Like Home drive-thru winter wonderland of lights is in its third year, opening its gates to the public December 15th to 31st from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Hanover Ag Society President Curtis Dawydiuk is particularly excited about this year’s outdoor light display.

There is Rub-R-Wall waterproofing for homes and businesses, and then, quip River City Coatings co-owners Frank de Rocquigny and Chester Wohlgemuth say, there is “everything else.”

“There’s nothing comparable with this,” Frank explains. “This is actually the only true waterproofing system out there.”

It all began with a picky eater. A picky eater who was also a very good boy.

“We had a German Shepherd, and he was incredibly picky,” recalls Chelsey Westerbeek. “He didn’t like anything that had fillers, and he was very, very picky about what he ate. We went through a number of different brands before finding Canadian Naturals. He was 10-years-old at the time.”

The new pet food changed everything. 

“It energized him,” says Westerbeek, owner of LR Horse & Pet. “He was playful, he was jumping. He was like a puppy again!” 

“When you first open a new store that’s never been in this area before, you kind of go ‘well, I hope this works!’ And then suddenly 10 years have gone by! It’s amazing.”

This from Bev Penner, owner of Prairie Oils & Vinegars in Steinbach – Manitoba’s very first oil and vinegar tasting room.

She felt that if she wanted a certain specialty boutique store in her own community, there might be others who would want the same thing. So, on November 28th, 2012, Penner took the leap.

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 honouring loved ones by sponsoring a tree.”

“We’re very, very excited to see how we can keep growing and keep serving Steinbach!” 

Oliver Kopp, Owner of The Rental House in Steinbach, has lots to say about their current rebranding and merging with Let’s Celebrate Rentals.  

“We’re kind of entering a new era in this The Rental House – Let’s Celebrate conglomerate if you want to call it that”, Kopp shares. “And we figured it was time for a new look.” 

“Whatever people can dream up, we make it a reality for them.”

This from Stacey Gagné, Business Development Manager at Signex.

While based in Steinbach, Gagné notes the company has worked on projects across Canada and into the United States. Some key landmark projects have included the Outlet Collection Mall in Tuxedo, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the new True North Square building in downtown Winnipeg.

Today, October 26, 2022, is the Manitoba Municipal Election.

Results appear as the number of votes following the candidate's name below.

The following is the most up-to-the-minute information from Elections Manitoba and local returning officers.

City of Steinbach

Mayor

• Earl Funk (Incumbent) - Acclaimed

Council

If you live in Southeast Manitoba, there’s a good chance you, or someone you know, has been impacted by Red Rock Bible Camp. From the picturesque location in Whiteshell Provincial Park to exciting activities on and around the lake and friendships forged among Pre-Cambrian red granite, the camp has touched countless lives in this region, throughout Manitoba, and in Northwest Ontario. 

RCMP in Alberta are grateful for a tip from the public that resulted in getting a dangerous driver from Steinbach off the road.

Strathmore RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 1 on October 1 at about 2 PM. 

A white utility van was reportedly swerving on the road, causing it to sometimes drift onto the shoulder. Strathmore RCMP responded to find the vehicle parked on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway, where the male driver had exited the van in a confused state.