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As we move through the last half of October, we are reminded that there is still time to get the lawn ready for winter. 

Shane Warkentin with Best Way Lawn Care and Landscaping says it is a good idea to lower the mower blade for the final cut of the year. 

“Cut it down a bit shorter to prevent damage from voles and mice,” he says. 

With cooler weather during the day and even cooler temperatures at night, we are reminded of a few things we can do that will improve the efficiency of our furnaces. 

By taking proactive measures, Darren Krentz with GLT Heating and Cooling says we reduce the likelihood of having furnace trouble when we are in greatest need of some heat.

The Fall Food Drive has wrapped up and the Southeast stepped up this week to fill the shelves of the food bank at Southeast Helping Hands. 

During the event, we saw an example of how non-profit organizations support each other. 

Joanne Dalton with Steinbach Family Resource Centre stopped by the collection site on Friday with a large donation. 

The Steinbach Family Resource Centre could soon be distributing free menstrual products, thanks to a new program being offered by the provincial government. 

A family from Ste. Anne is going on an extended vacation with no destination and no return date. 

Amanda Unger and her husband, Brenden, decided to trade their home and 14 acres for a large motorhome and an extended vacation. 

A family from Ste. Anne is going on an extended vacation with no destination and no return date. 

Amanda Unger and her husband, Brenden, decided to trade their home and 14 acres for a large motorhome and an extended vacation. 

If you are looking to learn about maintaining or repairing your bicycle, La Bikequerie is the place you want to visit. 

This community bicycle repair shop has recently opened in La Broquerie. 

Jacinthe Wiebe and her husband Wade recently opened the shop and are inviting the community to be part of their dream. 

Emerson RCMP are investigating a theft that was reported last weekend during the Canada Day festivities in Vita. 

Organizer Ang Boychuk was volunteering at the festival when the theft happened. 

Garden plants are growing fast and this is when we might start seeing different types of bugs on leaves and stems. 

Botanist Laura Reeves says that while some bugs will destroy the garden, some bugs are actually quite helpful. 

Local athletes gave strong performances at the Western Canada Cup for trampoline tumbling in Port Moody, BC. 

Tamarack Gymnastics in Steinbach had 12 athletes represent our province at the competition which lasted three days. 

Coach Amanda Pierson says the athletes had some nerves going into the competition and the team did not have high expectations.