Adi Loewen

Nearly 50 Christmas hampers filled with food and gifts for families in need will be delivered this week across the RM of Piney.  

John Prevost, with the Piney Regional Chamber of Commerce as well as a volunteer for the past 3 years says, there are 47 hampers in total. “21 of those are going to families with several children and 26 of those are going to either individuals or couples.” 

Ernest Braun, a local Mennonite Historian and close friend of Jack Thiessen, shared his thoughts and the legacy that was this larger-than-life man from Grunthal, and attempts to answer the question, "Who was Jack Thiessen?"

Jack Thiessen was born on April 14, 1931 and passed away on October 9, 2022.

Jack Thiessen was a Mennonite farm boy.  

The southeast corner of the province has seen unprecedented growth in the past two years compared to 2020.

And now for the second year in a row, Sunrise corner continues to be a popular place to live. Gary Hora, the RM of Piney and Stuartburn Building and Fire Inspector says, he has seen some unprecedented numbers.

"It’s definitely been surreal, to be honest. Our emotions from Sunday to yesterday to today, have been all over the place. Sunday didn't feel real at all.”  

Darryl Janzen, manager of the Steinbach location of Janzen’s Paint and Decorating responded to the devastation of losing their building to a fire Sunday night in downtown Steinbach.  

The name ‘Dennis Fast’ is often synonymous with polar bears, owls, foxes, fireweed and nature images of northern Manitoba. Some folks own his work as oversized canvas prints on the walls of their homes or businesses, while others enjoy paging through his coffee-table books or calendars. Either way, when one looks at a ‘Dennis Fast’ image, one sees artistry and pure talent and we’re proud to call him a fellow ‘Kleefelder’.  

This past fall drought conditions threatened a poor harvest. Now with all the snow in late winter and above-average precipitation this spring, farmers in southeastern Manitoba are beginning to get concerned about getting their seed into the ground in good time, as their animals and lively hood depend on it.

May-long is typically the weekend Manitobans head to the cabin or cottage or campground. This has been an unusual winter and spring weather-wise and so you may not be surprised to find a monkey-wrench in your plans.

Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks continue to advise all provincial park visitors to carefully check and monitor conditions before heading out this weekend as some campgrounds and trails are closed to help protect the health and safety of Manitobans.

May-long is typically the weekend Manitobans head to the cabin or cottage or campground. This has been an unusual winter and spring weather-wise and so you may not be surprised to find a monkey-wrench in your plans.

Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks continue to advise all provincial park visitors to carefully check and monitor conditions before heading out this weekend as some campgrounds and trails are closed to help protect the health and safety of Manitobans.

May-long is typically the weekend Manitobans head to the cabin or cottage or campground. This has been an unusual winter and spring weather-wise and so you may not be surprised to find a monkey-wrench in your plans.

Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks continue to advise all provincial park visitors to carefully check and monitor conditions before heading out this weekend as some campgrounds and trails are closed to help protect the health and safety of Manitobans.

It was a full house at the Steinbach Adult Teen Challenge Men’s Centre Sunday afternoon, as they held a dedication ceremony which several hundred community members came out for. The ATC Open House meant the public could check out the building and meet its staff and students.

Steinbach Community Office Ministry Manager, Amy Marasco says, "I'm just super excited to be a part of Adult Teen Challenge here in Steinbach, and to be a part of this community."