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The Steinbach Fire Department is hoping to recruit new paid-on-call firefighters to its ranks. The department will be launching a recruitment campaign to attract potential candidates starting in April with the application deadline on Friday, May 25.

The 2026 Pick up and Walk community clean-up event is set to take place on Saturday, May 2nd in Steinbach. A rain date of May 9th has been set aside just in case of possible bad weather.

The City of Steinbach has announced that it’s 2025 annual drinking water report is now available. According to the Drinking Water Safety Act 32(1), all municipalities must provide the public with the ability to access information related to the drinking water they consume.

Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of new measles exposure sites in Niverville and southern Manitoba over the last week.

The City of Steinbach would like to inform the public that starting on Monday morning, March 30, 2026, a portion of Parkland Drive, from Mckenzie Avenue to Rosebrook Trail, will be closed.

Niverville RCMP are reporting that a male suspect has recently been arrested and charged in connection to a break and enter incident that occurred in New Bothwell, Manitoba.

Niverville RCMP are reporting that a 42-year-old Emerson woman was recently arrested after being found sleeping in her vehicle while being parked on Provincial Road 200.

The City of Steinbach has announced that temporary spring roadway weight restrictions will begin on March 25, 2026 at 6am. Spring road weight restrictions are placed on all streets to avoid damage during the spring thaw period.

The Manitoba government has established the Ste. Anne Hospital Working Group, which will hold its first meeting later this month, to assess expanding services and explore the potential for a regional designation at Hôpital Ste-Anne Hospital in southeastern Manitoba.

The Southeast Manitoba Festival (SEMF) will celebrate the region’s promising young performers at its annual Gala Awards Night scheduled on March 25, 2026, at 7pm at the SRSS Theatre.