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Support continues to pour in for Steinbach’s Tasha Wiese, as the local woman recovers from multiple amputations and a life-threatening illness. Among those rallying behind her are Keith and Talia Comer, former Christian musicians now living as missionaries in England, who remember Wiese as one of their most devoted fans.

Mel Kachur may have only lived in the small community of Pansy for about five years, but he’s already made a big impact, not just in their area, but across southeastern Manitoba. 

"It's a small community and very peaceful. We’ve got good, fertile soil on our five acres."

The Central Community Homes main street Affordable Housing build is moving along ahead of schedule, according to John Bergen, the foreman of the site.  

Steinbach City Council approves variance application for Main Street subdivision

Steinbach City Council has approved a variance application that will allow a property owner on Main Street to subdivide a residential lot that does not meet the minimum width requirement.

Thursday night, the Moose Jaw Police Service provided the following update related to an alleged hit and run that was reported Tuesday night.

Their press release is in full below.

“On April 15, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the Moose Jaw Police Service responded to a hit-and-run involving a 12-year-old youth at the intersection of Caribou Street West and 6th Avenue Northwest. The youth was transported to the hospital by EMS and was treated for minor injuries.

Advance polls for the 2025 federal election are open this weekend.

It's a handy way for people to vote if they're unable to do so on election day (April 28), or if they're simply eager to cast their ballot.

There are a few factors to keep in mind, though.

When you can vote

Advance polling stations are open from April 18-21 between 9 a.m. to  9 p.m.

According to Elections Canada, the peak voting time on advance polling days is from 10 a.m. to noon, with the lowest volume typically being in the early morning or after 4 p.m.

The City of Swift Current has been recognized for its exceptional efforts in the design and construction of the Plewis Automotive Group Inclusive Park. 

Presented with the Saskatchewan Municipal Award for the Top Urban Municipal Initiative, the Inclusive Park was recognized for its incorporation of the seven universal principles of play and its truly inclusive design.

Nicole Spenst, general manager of community services for the City of Swift Current, was honoured along with the rest of the City by the award.

Ahead of the 4/20 weekend, CAA Manitoba is reminding drivers to make safe, informed choices – to not get behind the wheel while impaired.

In doing so, CAA Manitoba has released new findings on cannabis-impaired driving in Manitoba.

Some of the key findings include:

As a member-owned financial institution, Fusion believes that success should be shared. At the Annual General Meeting held last evening via webcast conference, Fusion announced a $1.26 million return to members in the form of patronage allocations and cash pay-outs to select members. The $1.26 million in total returns for 2025, based on 2024 results, includes a patronage allocation of $800,000, plus an estimated $468,000 in cash payouts to select members.

“Our members are at the heart of everything we do,” states Darwin Johns

RM of Wallace-Woodworth Announces the Launch of its 2025-2030 Community Strategic Plan Public Presentation Scheduled for May 8, 2025 at the Wellview Golf Course in Virden

Media Release - April 17, 2025