Local News

The City of Steinbach continues to enforce spring road weight restrictions on city roadways. These restrictions are an important part of the city’s road maintenance program to avoid damage during the spring thaw period.

Steinbach RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing man from Giroux, 72-year-old Leo Cyr.

Mr. Bill Elias, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Eden Foundation, has recently announced the appointment of Ms. Jayme Giesbrecht to the position of Director of Development beginning on May 24, 2022.

Steinbach RCMP are reporting that two 18-year-old male drivers, one from Steinbach, the other from Vassar, are facing charges in connection to racing their vehicles. The incidents occurred this past weekend according to police.

St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing female youth from Lorette, 16-year-old Angelina Powderhorn.

St-Pierre-Jolys RCMP are reporting that a 64-year-old Morris, Manitoba man was seriously injured after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a semi truck on Highway 52.

Caring for people during their most vulnerable moments can be very rewarding work, but it can also be very difficult. Bethesda Foundation took a few minutes last week to thank all the healthcare workers at Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach, for the work they do every day in caring for our communities’ most vulnerable.

The Manitoba government is investing $5.1 million through the Newcomer Community Integration Support program in 15 organizations, including the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce, to assist in the integration of newcomers to Manitoba.

The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is bringing back the “Backyard Tourist” event for a second year. The event is scheduled to run through May 18, 2022.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that Manitoba is investing $1.3 million to support the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Planning Pilot Project to develop local CSWB plans and implement local safety priorities in 12 Manitoba communities, including Steinbach.