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Funeral For:  Kenton Schellenberg 
Funeral Date: September 5, 2025 
Kenton Schellenberg, 69, of Steinbach passed away Saturday, August 9th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by 1 sister, 2 brothers, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Erdman and Romelda Schellenberg. 
The funeral service for Kenton Schellenberg will be held Friday, September 5th at 1:30pm at Steinbach EMC with burial at Heritage Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 

Organizers of the Dunrea Flea Market are celebrating another successful year, with record vendor participation and thousands of visitors enjoying a sunny day at the Boissevain Ag Grounds.

The annual event is held each year on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend, hosted by the Boissevain Kinsmen and Kinettes.

“We couldn’t be happier,” said event organizer and Boissevain Kinsmen member. “We had more vendors than last year—over 130—and the grounds were full. The weather was fantastic, and everyone seemed to be in great spirits.”

At just 12 years old, Jaydon is already making waves in the local business scene with his self-built, mobile nine-hole mini golf course. What started as a hobby in his backyard in the Boissevain area has grown into a rentable attraction for staff parties, community events, and tournaments.

J's Miniature Mini Golf is available to rent and has already been quite a hit with local businesses and families.

A revolutionary piece of agricultural technology is making waves in the fields of southern Saskatchewan. The NEXAT, a multi-functional farming system manufactured in Germany, has arrived at Chute Farms Joint Venture at Moose Jaw.

Rhett Chute says NEXAT reached out to them earlier in the summer to see if they would be interested in trying the prototype, and they were able to reach an agreement.

The federal finance minister said Tuesday he wants to address service delays at the Canada Revenue Agency within 100 days, even as Ottawa plans spending cuts across the public service.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne set the timeline in a letter to Liberal MP Karina Gould, chair of the House of Commons finance committee, which was posted to his X account Tuesday morning.

In that letter, he said it's "increasingly apparent" the CRA is not meeting Canadians' standards.

The Boissevain Border Kings are ready for another season in the Tiger Hills Hockey League, and with a strong roster, combined with great community support, they are primed for a special season.

Lots on the go

The federal NDP officially launched the race to find its next leader on Tuesday, leaving seven months for interested candidates to mount a campaign.

The next NDP leader will be elected at a national convention in Winnipeg in March.

In a news release, the party says there has been strong interest in the leadership contest since Aug. 20, when the application packages were made available.

The South-Eastern Manitoba Hockey League announced Tuesday that an earlier decision from Hockey Manitoba has been reversed, meaning the Ste. Anne Aces are no longer part of the SEMHL, and will not play in the 2025-26 season.

A statement was provided by Commissioner Tom Vatrt:

"Hockey Manitoba Confirms SEMHL Decision Regarding Ste. Anne

Blue Hills RCMP are investigating a tragic incident that claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl early Sunday morning.

At approximately 3:15 a.m. on August 31, 2025, officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Road 107 West in the Rural Municipality of Cornwallis. Emergency Medical Services and the local fire department were already on scene when police arrived, providing aid to the victim. Sadly, the young woman from Brandon was pronounced dead at the scene.

As harvest operations begin across the prairies, CN Rail is monitoring the impact of weather on the harvest and working with customers as it prepares to ramp up grain movement. 

David Przednowek,Vice President of Grain for CN Rail says with the seasonal decline that they usually see in shipping, they move some of the hopper car fleet into long-term storage, and it's time to bring them back out and get them ready to roll.