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The Hanover School Division Board of Trustees has approved the 2026-27 budget, which includes $146.7 million in combined operating and capital expenditures, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.4%. Provincial funding for the 2026-27 school year will increase 4.1% over the previous year.

Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of a new measles exposure site at Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach.

Steinbach RCMP are currently investigating the theft of construction equipment and vehicle tires that recently occurred at a business located near Blumenort, Manitoba.

Steinbach RCMP are reporting that two male suspects, one from Steinbach, the other from Ste. Anne, have been arrested and charged in connection to the discovery of drugs resulting from a traffic stop.

A 68-year-old man from the Rural Municipality (RM) of Ste. Anne was recently arrested and charged after intentionally driving into a man at a picket line in the RM of Taché.

Susan Penner, City Councillor for Steinbach, has announced her intention to seek the Progressive Conservative nomination for Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Steinbach constituency.

The Manitoba government has announced that it is investing $3.1 million in the Grunthal Arena through the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities (GRO) program.

Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of new measles exposure sites in Blumenort, Oak Bluff, Stanley and Brandon.

The Manitoba government is investing $11.4 million to support municipal fire services by funding 22 capital projects through the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities program. The investment includes $1.7 million for the RM of Ste. Anne’s fire department restoration project.

Steinbach RCMP are currently investigating a recent break and enter incident that occurred at the Local Matters Thrift Store, located at 92 Highway 52 in Steinbach.