What’s happening on the stage at Summer In The City?

“It takes a lot of energy- from the artists’ tent to the mainstage. Lots of planning goes into it, and we have a great time doing it!”

Summer In The City is just around the corner, and excitement is rising for board staff and volunteers.

Steinbach Arts Council’s Executive Director David Klassen is in charge of all things arts for Summer In The City. He shares that 15 years of festivals has given the board quite a bit of insight into what makes for a memorable event.

More information, more access, more professionals ready to help

Changes are happening at Steinbach Chiropractic Clinic, including staff increases and a change of name!

Dr. Terry Kehler, DC, has been practicing in southeastern Manitoba for over 30 years. Originally combining his practice with that of Doctor Ken Doerksen, DC to create Steinbach Chiropractic Clinic in 1995. Kehler now leads the team at the revamped Steinbach Chiropractic Health & Wellness. 

“We’ve had a lot of practitioners join our clinic over the years,” says Kehler. “And have decided that a more inclusive name change would reflect our multidisciplinary staff.”

A great ride for a great cause

2024 marks 55 years of communities raising funds and riding in support of Red Rock Bible Camp.

Red Rock’s annual fundraising Cyclathon on Saturday, June 1, starts in Steinbach, Landmark, and Winnipeg, including a stop for lunch at the halfway mark. The riders then head to Rennie, and from there, they are shuttled to camp for a special dinner and awards ceremony. The total distance of the Cyclathon is 125 kilometres, with an option for riders wanting a shorter distance to start from the halfway point.

Opening the door to possibilities

With their motto – any door, any size, anywhere – the team at Hanover Doors have seen it all when it comes to garage doors and door systems.

“We supply, install, and service residential garage door packages,” says Anders Toews, Sales Manager. “We also offer commercial services, commercial maintenance, and of course, complete packages for garage doors.”

Hanover residents have likely seen one of Hanover Doors’ many commercial projects – the Blumenort Fire Hall.

Summer in the City volunteers help put smiles on thousands of faces

Audrey Harder is known to many as the Board Chair of Summer in the City. However, she likes to point out that her near-decade of involvement with the event started as a volunteer face-painter.

“I started by volunteering in the kids area,” she recalls. “Then I was the Volunteer Coordinator for the kids area, and then I did face-painting. I’d spend entire days face-painting and absolutely loved it. And I became really good at it!”

Mini Golf in La Broquerie: “It's good easy fun for everybody!”

Everyone knows that golf season has officially opened, but it’s also mini golf and ice cream season at La Broquerie Golf!

Manager Pat Gauthier explains that mini golf is fairly new for them.

“Last year was our first full year of mini golf. Everyone can enjoy it – from the young, all the way to the young-at-heart. It's good easy fun for everybody.”

Gauthier and his team felt the town needed something more to do than baseball and golf – that’s when they decided to put in a mini golf course at La Broquerie Golf.

New local business Keen to provide mobile lab services in your home

Cliff and Janice Querido know the challenges of receiving accessible healthcare firsthand.

As nurses, they have worked on the industry’s front lines, doing their best to ensure all patients of all ages and abilities can receive the services they need. And now, as owners of Keen Companion Health Services, the husband-and-wife team is going even further to provide quality care.

Sometimes literally.

Summer in the City Sponsorship puts local businesses in front of growing festival attendance

Each year on the third weekend of June, four Main Street blocks in the heart of Steinbach are transformed into midways, markets, entertainment stages and other vibrant spaces that celebrate the culture and heritage of Southeastern Manitoba.