“It saved my life.”: Steinbach woman on heavyweight arm-wrestling and overcoming hardships
Steinbach’s own Anna Berg competed at Fit II Fight Armsports League’s heavyweight arm wrestling competition in Moose Jaw.
There, she won the Women’s Pro Left Arm 154lbs Plus Class.
Start Valentine's Day shopping at this weekend's Cupid Market
Kick off your Valentine’s Day shopping this weekend at Gardenton Park.
The Vita Rest Area Group is organizing a Cupid’s Market with local vendors selling crafts and baked goods.
Dennis Edwards says it all started three years ago when Cheaper Than Therapy Rustic Works joined the Amish, who sold baked goods and crafts, and organized a vendor at the Vita West Area Park.
Graduating hockey players honoured at inaugural Sabres Senior Day
The inaugural Sabres Senior Day honoured graduating players from the SRSS on Wednesday afternoon before their game against the J.H. Bruns Broncos.
As the regular season is coming to an end, Joel Hartung, along with the coaching staff and other parents, organized a surprise ceremony for the nine graduating players.
Essentials and reminders when driving in extreme cold
With frigid temperatures and extreme cold warnings affecting southern Manitoba, a meteorologist is warning everyone to be extra careful when heading out in these conditions.
Natalie Hasell with Environment Canada urges us to dress appropriately by wearing layers and ensuring our footwear is waterproof and windproof. It is also important to cover extremities and as much exposed skin as possible.
Essentials and reminders when driving in extreme cold
With frigid temperatures and extreme cold warnings affecting southern Manitoba, a meteorologist is warning everyone to be extra careful when heading out in these conditions.
Natalie Hasell with Environment Canada urges us to dress appropriately by wearing layers and ensuring our footwear is waterproof and windproof. It is also important to cover extremities and as much exposed skin as possible.
"The end of an era": Introducing The Unger Review
The Daily Bonnet, a Mennonite satirical news site, is now a name of the past.
Editor Andrew Unger felt that after almost seven years of "The Daily Bonnet," the time was right for a name change. The site will now be called "The Unger Review."
“I knew how much Mennonites love change and have a reputation for just loving change. So, I figure now is the time to change the name of the website,” Unger says.
Super Splash staff are taking a step towards inclusivity
Super Splash Auto Cleaning in Steinbach is taking a step towards inclusivity.
They are learning to communicate in sign language, and their teacher is one of their employees, Tracy.
When Tracy was invited for a job interview last fall, owner Stella Unrau had to figure out how to communicate with her.
Kismet Creek Farm "blown away" by the support from the community
Karl Schoenrock of Kismet Creek Farm in Steinbach started his petting zoo and sanctuary over five years ago.
The animals that he takes in, he keeps for their entire lives. His goal is to educate the community about farm animals and provide an opportunity to get “up close and personal with them.”
Schoenrock especially believes in the importance of providing youth with an experience with animals.
"That was crazy special": Former Piston scores his first NHL goal
Colin and Alysia Loewen have been a billet family for Steinbach Pistons players for eight years.
“We always felt like we could provide a home that we would like our children to be in if they were ever in a situation where they would get billeted elsewhere. We thought we could be that home for somebody else's child,” Colin says.
ROC Eastman's first book fair of 2023 will happen in their new home
After moving books from one location to the next, and being on the hunt for a permanent location in the past year, ROC (Recreational Opportunities for Children) Eastman is finally settling in.
Steph McLean, development coordinator and family recreation practitioner at ROC Eastman, is excited to share some news.