Goertzen girls gone too soon, remembered one year later
It has been one year since a horrific crash took the lives of Sophie and Acacia Goertzen.
Now, family and friends are taking this day to remember the two teens from Roseau River.
In an email to SteinbachOnline, a friend of the family is encouraging the community to drop off flowers at Sophie and Acacia’s final resting place at Roseau River Community Cemetery.
Large gathering at popular tourist attraction in RM of Taché
There is a large group that is gathering at the Centre of Canada Park along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Steinbach Online reached out to Taché Mayor Justin Bohemier to find out what is happening at the tourist attraction in his municipality.
Community rallies around homicide victims’ family
The family grieving last weekend's tragedy is being supported through a GoFundMe that has been set up by friends and family.
The crowdfunding page ‘Supporting The Schroeder Family’ is raising money to cover costs and reduce financial stress for Elvira Schroeder and her children.
On July 29, their husband and father, Neil Schroeder, was killed at his home on Whitby Crescent in Steinbach.
Niverville resident pleads guilty to Wildlife Act violations
Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development have just released details on an investigation and conviction of a Niverville resident.
In 2019, Steinbach conservation officers began an investigation into illegal activities trafficking furs.
On June 28, 2022, the individual from Niverville pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Wildlife Act and received a two-year hunting suspension, as well as $3,700 in fines and a $7,000 restitution order.
Manitoba Health expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include all children aged six months to four years
As of Friday, Aug. 5, Manitoba Health is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include all children aged six months to four years.
Charity BBQ supports women and children in crisis
A cheque for $1900.50* was handed over to Agape House after this week's Taste Of Summer Charity BBQ.
Agape House offers emergency shelter for women and children who don't have a safe place to stay.
Director Tracy Whitby says they provide support and help them get back on their feet.
Second degree murder charges laid in Steinbach homicide investigation
RCMP have now laid charges after being called on Friday to a home in Steinbach where they found the body of a 69-year-old man.
Police says Savannah Dueck is the 34-year-old woman who was taken into custody on Friday. She has now been charged with Second Degree Murder.
Dueck will appear in Winnipeg court on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Police investigating Steinbach murder, woman arrested
On July 29, 2022, at approximately 3:00 pm, Steinbach RCMP received a report of a deceased male inside a residence on Whitby Crescent in Steinbach.
Officers responded immediately and located the 69-year-old male. His death has been determined to be a homicide.
A 34-year-old female was in the residence when officers arrived. She was arrested for the homicide and remains in police custody.
Police warning public after 'grandparent scam' swindled $100,000 from seniors
More than a dozen people have fallen victim to a scam over the past six days that has resulted in significant losses.
Sights and sounds of the Pioneer Days Parade and award-winning floats
The Pioneer Days Parade made its return to a crowded Main Street in Steinbach.
Thousands of onlookers gathered on sidewalks to watch floats go by, catch candy and enjoy a beautiful sunny Friday morning.
The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce organizes the parade and awarded winners in the following categories:
Historical - Loewen Body Shop