Adi Loewen

As the chill of winter begins to settle in, the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum in Steinbach is offering a unique exhibit to help visitors understand what it was like for the first Mennonites who arrived in Manitoba 150 years ago.

Inside the Gerhard Enns Gallery, assistant curator Garth Doerksen shared some fascinating insights into what the early settlers brought with them, and the hardships they faced during their first harsh winter in Canada.

Provencher MP Ted Falk says he wasn’t surprised to hear of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s decision to withdraw from their confidence and supply agreement with the Liberal government. 

"Today’s news from Jagmeet Singh isn’t really a shocker. The NDP are gearing up for their caucus retreat before Parliament starts up again, and there’s been a lot of pressure on Singh from his own party. They’re seeing their polling numbers drop and think it’s tied to their deal with the Liberals." 

Falk didn’t hold back on his criticism of Singh’s past decisions.  

Providence University College and Theological Seminary is soaring to new heights with its expanded aviation program this fall.

RM of Stuartburn council members recently approved a Conditional Use Permit for an Interpretive Centre to be built. Reeve Michelle Gawronsky shares about the new project in the community.

"We had a request from the Orthodox Mennonites who’ve recently moved into our area. They wanted to build an interpretive center and last week, Council gave the green light."

In a recent turn of events, a group of 16 Opus Dei missionaries, initially set to travel to northern Canada to work on reserves, found themselves redirected to Vita, in the southeast corner of Manitoba.

In a recent turn of events, a group of 16 Opus Dei missionaries, initially set to travel to northern Canada to work on reserves, found themselves redirected to Vita, in the southeast corner of Manitoba.

The RM of Piney council recently made the decision to join the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (AMBM). Reeve Wayne Anderson says this was done as a strategic move aimed at strengthening regional ties and enhancing local services. 

Anderson says that Piney’s council had long been interested in joining the AMBM but had been unable to meet the requirements for Francophone representation.

As Paris prepares to host the 2024 Olympics, the small Manitoba town of Steinbach finds itself in the spotlight, rallying behind one of their own: Eric Loeppky, the newly minted member of Canada’s Olympic volleyball team.

Known for its strong community spirit, Steinbach is abuzz with excitement, ready to support Loeppky as he makes his Olympic debut.

The 100-year-old Catholic Church in Vita has a new roof.  

Four months ago, the church bells at San Isidore Church were heard ringing once again. Since then, the church has been filled each weekend for Mass. With the congregation steadily growing came the recognition that the building needed some repairs.

The 100-year-old Catholic Church in Vita has a new roof.  

Four months ago, the church bells at San Isidore Church were heard ringing once again. Since then, the church has been filled each weekend for Mass. With the congregation steadily growing came the recognition that the building needed some repairs.