2SLGBTQ+ members and allies rallies for a successful Steinbach Pride March

Members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies marched down the streets of Steinbach for the 2023 Steinbach Pride March.  

Chris Plett, Tammie Martens and Charli Champagne of the Steinbach Pride Board had many people join them in the festivities at the K.R. Barkman Park on Sunday afternoon. 

In addition to the march, there was live entertainment, guest speakers sharing their experiences and even dinosaurs.

Third annual Southeast Truck Show gathers community for good causes

Semis, raffles, face painting, live music and good causes: that is what the Southeast Truck Show offers. 

Many community members gathered in Steinbach to experience semi-truck land on Saturday. The first Southeast Truck Show was held in 2019, making this year the third annual show.  

However, Organizer Bill Schroeder, who is grateful for the turnout, says it’s about more than just the trucks. 

La Broquerie celebrates 126-year-old tradition with pancakes, parade and community

Pancakes, ball tournaments, and community. That’s how La Broquerie celebrates St. Jean Baptiste Day. 

They kicked off the weekend celebration with a pancake breakfast, and Claude Moquin explained the history of the day they have commemorated for 126 years. 

Residents reminded of street closures for Steinbach Pride March on Sunday

The Steinbach Pride March will take to the streets Sunday afternoon and drivers are asked to be mindful of the related street closures. 

Tammie Martens and Chris Plett of the Steinbach Pride Board are excited for another year of the Pride March. 

“We are actually able to walk on the street again this year. So, we'll be shutting down the one side of Main St. and we're going to head on down to Reimer. Once we get to Reimer, we'll head over to Elmdale and then back up through to K.R. Barkman Park, just past where, sadly, the arena used to be,” Plett explains. 

Over 200 young softball players in action at Mitchell this weekend

If hockey and lacrosse are Canada's sports, then Mitchell claims softball. 

From today, Friday, June 23, until Sunday, June 25, Mitchell will host over 200 athletes ranging from U9 to U15 at their diamonds for a year-end softball tournament. 

South East Softball Board Member Dawn Oude Voshaar says the game has “grown huge this year.” She adds at the U9 level, over 100 girls are playing. 

Trucks, Super Mario and fireworks: What's happening this weekend

In need of weekend plans? You’ve come to the right place! 

A 126-year-old celebration continues in La Broquerie as they celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day this weekend.

They will be celebrating with many activities on Saturday and Sunday. We participate in the festivities with Wendy’s Show Us Your Summer at the pancake breakfast from 8 AM to 10 AM. 

Claude Moquin, chair of the event committee, is excited to celebrate the weekend. 

Pancakes, AC/DC and patio parties: What's happening this weekend

School is almost out, which means summer events are ramping up. One of them is Summer in the City (SITC) which is happening this weekend in downtown Steinbach.

From Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18, Main St. will be packed with activities, food, shows, rides and entertainment.  

On top of all the festivities, we will be there with Wendy’s Show Us Your Summer all weekend. 

SITC Board Chair Audrey Harder says the community “should expect some of the same stuff,” but more. 

Extreme motocross, free fishing and live music: What's happening this weekend

Communities around the southeast have many events and activities to offer this weekend. 

Marked on our calendar is the Niverville Fair, and we will be there with Wendy’s Show Us Your Summer! 

From Friday, June 9, to Saturday, June 10, the streets of Niverville will be packed with many activities for everyone to enjoy. 

From live music to extreme motocross, there is no shortage of entertainment for everyone. 

"Best fans in Manitoba": Prairie Basketball League host packed 2023 All-Star Weekend

Basketball fans across southeast Manitoba and Winnipeg gathered in Steinbach for hoops, music, entertainment and community last Saturday.  

Prairie Basketball League (PBL) held their first All-Star Weekend at Steinbach Regional Secondary School.  

League Commissioner Abram Razon is grateful for the turnout.  

“It turned out to be pretty much exactly what we'd hoped for. Packed gym, a lot of people, not just from the community, but mainly from Winnipeg as well since we had some visiting teams from there,” Razon explains.