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Government house leader calls MLA Wayne Ewasko ‘disgusting’

Svjetlana Mlinarevic 6 minute read Yesterday at 8:12 PM CDT

Manitoba’s government house leader has called Lac du Bonnet MLA Wayne Ewasko “disgusting” after he allegedly directed a comment she defined as racist, towards the premier, despite his denial that he even made the comment in the first place.

The incident happened on April 15 when the House was in session during question period. In an online video of the session, Opposition Leader Obby Khan was asking Premier Wab Kinew if he will permanently cut the provincial gas tax. While the premier was answering Khan’s question, a gasp could be heard from Government House Leader and Minister of Families Nahanni Fontaine who shouted, “What did you say?” followed by a couple of “You’re disgusting!” comments. Another woman can be heard saying, “He says that every day.”

After the speaker of the House called for order, Kinew’s reaction was to calm his party members. “Alright. We’re ok. We’re ok,” Kinew could be heard saying before he finished answering Khan.

Initially, Fontaine said because of where she sits and the “echoey” nature of the chamber, she only heard Ewasko directing a comment about quitting drinking towards the premier. Later on, she was told by a colleague of hers, who sits right in front of Ewasko, as him having said, “Wab, you’re drunk. I thought you quit drinking.”

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GVS student arrested for bringing weapon to school

Svjetlana Mlinarevic 1 minute read Yesterday at 5:47 PM CDT

A Green Valley School student was arrested early Wednesday morning by RCMP after the student was found with a weapon on school property by school staff.

As a precaution, the Grunthal school was put into lockdown. Staff were able to detain the student without incident prior to the arrival of police, who arrested the student when they arrived. The lockdown was lifted after the student was taken into custody and an assessment determined it was safe to do so.

Hanover School Division wouldn’t comment on the age or gender of the student nor what the weapon was citing student privacy and the RCMP investigation.

“Hanover School Division thanks the RCMP for their prompt response and assistance in helping ensure the school community remains safe,” read a HSD press release.

1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow: Hanover Ag Society sponsors its first fair

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1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow: Hanover Ag Society sponsors its first fair

Wes Keating 3 minute read Yesterday at 2:59 PM CDT

SEPTEMBER 26, 1946 - The Hanover Agricultural Society was more than pleased with the success of a September, 1946 attempt at reviving an annual agricultural fair, which had not been organized in the Steinbach area since the Steinbach Board of Trade staged a similar event in 1932.

Two days of incessant rain preceded this first edition of the Hanover Agricultural Society Fair, and by 10 a.m. the grounds on the west outskirts of town still showed very few signs of life.

But suddenly the picture changed, and in a short time the grounds were humming with activity. Calf clubs were starting to come in and Ag Society members were busy pitching a large tent, courtesy of the Winnipeg Kiwanis Club, for use as fair headquarters.

Adding to the good humour of the morning was the sight of a man trying to catch a pig that had broken out of his trailer before he got as far as the fair grounds. An occasional glimpse of the sun also helped to further raise spirits.

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Yesterday at 2:59 PM CDT

Sabres football looking for volunteer boost

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Sabres football looking for volunteer boost

Cassidy Dankochik 2 minute read Yesterday at 12:00 PM CDT

Some new coaches are needed in the Steinbach Regional Sabres football program.

Team coordinator Jamie Peters said the only qualifications they’re looking for is a passion for football, with the Sabres ready to provide any necessary training or courses.

“We’re looking for someone who wants to give back to the community and connect with young teenagers and try and make an impact positively,” Peters said.

Sabres football is one of the strongest high school football programs in the province, building a strong team culture. High school league commissioner Jeffery Bannon said a Sabres banquet he considers Steinbach Regional to have one of the only actual “programs” in the province, as opposed to other high school teams.

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Yesterday at 12:00 PM CDT

COLUMN: Arts and Culture – Last call to perform at K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park

Steinbach Arts Council 4 minute read Yesterday at 11:44 AM CDT

There’s still time to apply! The Steinbach Arts Council is once again looking for artists to share their talents with the community at the 2026 K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park. This free outdoor concert series returns to the K.R. Barkman Park gazebo on Main Street throughout May and June. Applications are open to bands, soloists, dancers, choirs, and artists of all disciplines—including family and cultural groups and youth ensembles.

Apply to be a performer by April 27 online at SteinbachArts.ca. Please include a short bio, media samples, and a promo photo with your submission.

The Steinbach Arts Council is delighted to partner with the Barkman Concrete Foundation to continue this tradition of bringing local and guest artists together for our community.

New quilted portrait series by Cynthia Hiebert exhibits at the Steinbach Arts Council

COLUMN: Carillon Flashback December 5, 2013 – Downtown dairy barn is Penfor Construction gem

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COLUMN: Carillon Flashback December 5, 2013 – Downtown dairy barn is Penfor Construction gem

Wes Keating 6 minute read Yesterday at 8:41 AM CDT

It is not often an agricultural construction company is afforded the opportunity to build a huge dairy barn in the midst of a city. It is even rarer an opportunity to be able to install all the bells and whistles in that barn and then have the general public view your work on a daily basis.

But cows downtown, 100 of them, are being pampered and studied at the new Rayner Research Centre barn, built on the campus of the University of Saskatoon by Penfor, the construction arm of the Blumenort-based Penner Farm Services.

Penfor began work on the $11.5 million project in February of 2012, and by June of 2013, construction of the 60,000 square-foot facility was in the main part completed.

Project manager Ron Dick said because the barn is a research facility, each area had its own challenges and there was a lot of variation in design for different parts of the structure. The project involved three different milking systems under one roof, involving all areas of Penfor’s expertise at the same time.

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Niverville Nighthawks complete MJHL finals sweep

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Niverville Nighthawks complete MJHL finals sweep

Mike McIntyre 5 minute read Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

They grow up so fast, don’t they?

The Niverville Nighthawks may be the newest kids on the Manitoba Junior Hockey League block. But they didn’t need much time to show they’re a force to be reckoned with.

A magical regular season — the second-best in league history, in fact — has now been capped off with the prestigious Turnbull Cup.

Niverville finished off a four-game sweep of the Virden Oil Capitals Thursday night with an impressive 6-2 victory inside Tundra Oil and Gas Place.

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Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

Union Gospel Mission returning to Steinbach area for spring supper

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Union Gospel Mission returning to Steinbach area for spring supper

Svjetlana Mlinarevic 8 minute read Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

Winnipeg’s Union Gospel Mission is returning to the Hanover area to hold its annual spring supper.

“So, we continue to want to grow our presence in the Steinbach area and the symbiotic relationship we have with churches, etc. I noticed that you may be aware of (Matthew Frank’s) article there about the homelessness within Steinbach itself…We certainly also know there’s a big need for transitional housing (in the area) and (that there is) homelessness,” said Martin Chidwick, development manager with Union Gospel Mission (UGM).

“I dealt with two people this morning from the streets who are homeless. Well, that’s a constant knocking on our door here in Winnipeg.”

Last year’s supper was so successful that it filled its venue at Mennonite Heritage Village. This year, to allow for those who came last year and the extra 100-plus that are expected to top this year’s event, organizers have decided to hold the supper at New Bothwell’s Sommerfeld Mennonite Church, which is located a quarter of a mile north of junction Highway 52 and PR 216 (drive way 36046).

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Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow: Hospital sundial marks Steinbach centennial

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1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow: Hospital sundial marks Steinbach centennial

Wes Keating 3 minute read Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

JULY 31, 1974 - A unique bronze sundial, the first of its kind in Canada, and only the second in all of North America, was unveiled on the Bethesda Hospital grounds by Manitoba Lieutenant Governor W.J. McKeag to commemorate Steinbach’s centennial year.

Funded jointly by sponsoring municipalities, hospital staff and private donors, the $6,000 project (nearly $39,000 in today’s dollars) incorporates the spirit of the early Mennonite pioneers and represents the third centennial undertaking by the hospital. The fountain and decorative lighting on the hospital grounds were constructed during the 1967 Canadian and 1970 provincial centennial years.

Speaking briefly following the unveiling, the lieutenant-governor paid tribute to the contribution Mennonites have made to the province’s ethnic mosaic.

“You have enriched our province … through your hard work and religious principles influencing your lives.”

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Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

Steinbach’s Jake Epp Library sees drug use, violent incidents spike

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Steinbach’s Jake Epp Library sees drug use, violent incidents spike

Matthew Frank 5 minute read Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

Steinbach’s library is seeking security improvements after staff have faced rising drug use and violence, forcing employees to respond to overdoses and close off part of the library.

The Jake Epp Library began locking its bathroom doors, closing off its hobby corner and conducting bag checks in March in response to violent incidents and increased drug use inside the space.

Library director Aubrey Walker said staff have received extra training on how to use Naloxone and to respond to crisis events, despite it not being part of their job description.

“We aren’t really paid the big bucks to work at the library. Sometimes that big level of responsibility that you really feel in caring for the community in that way can be quite stressful,” she said.

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Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

Nighthawks on the brink of MJHL championship

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Nighthawks on the brink of MJHL championship

Cassidy Dankochik 6 minute read Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

The Niverville Nighthawks are just one win away from lifting the Turnbull Cup Trophy.

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s newest franchise took a commanding 3-0 lead in the finals, defeating Virden 6-3 thanks to high-end scoring, a great penalty kill and more solid goaltending.

The Nighthawks have been perfect on the penalty kill through the series so far, including a perfect 8/8 in game three.

“We’ve had one of the top penalty kills in this league all season and we just continued that process of just defending hard,” head coach Dwight Hirst said following the victory.

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Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

COLUMN: On Parliament Hill – Reclaiming the country we love

Ted Falk, MP for Provencher 4 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026

This past weekend was when the Liberals held their national convention in Montreal, bringing delegates and parliamentary members from across the country. Reporters noted a different vibe from the sense of defeat experienced before Justin Trudeau resigned. When participants were asked by reporters why they were liberals, respondents were typically ideological, but could not provide specific legislation they attribute to the last year of Mr. Carney’s leadership.

But to many non-Liberal observers, the convention presented some moments that raised concern.

During one exchange at the microphone, Diana Carney, the wife of Prime Minister Mark Carney, referenced her husband’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, indicating it was considered required reading for some university students and describing it as helping to define and shape a “new world order.” Her remarks were met with loud applause from convention attendees, a reaction that underscored the ideology inside the room while simultaneously fueling criticism among skeptics outside the party.

Another round of cheers came when one of the convention speakers suggested that Canadians who leave Canada to work in the U.S. could be charged $500,000. To this crowd, forcefully detaining Canadian citizens seemed like not just a pleasing idea, but a solution.

COLUMN: Arts and Culture – Quilted portrait series celebrates regional talent

Steinbach Arts Council 4 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026

The Steinbach Arts Council presents a new exhibition called Sisters by Manitoba artist Cynthia Hiebert in the Hall Gallery. The exhibit is open for public viewing from April 10 through May 15 at the Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre.

The exhibition introduces a series of quilted portraits and forms created through her process of assembling small pieces of fabric that function as individual elements within a larger composition. Hiebert describes her method as one that begins with planning before shifting into a more intuitive stage as the work progresses, allowing unexpected results to surface. She has participated in various quilt shows within Manitoba and has received recognition in several quilt challenges, making her work a fitting addition to SAC’s annual Hall Gallery Exhibit season.

As a long standing showcase of local and regional talent, the Steinbach Arts Council relies on community support to continue presenting meaningful arts experiences. Plan your visit to the Hall Gallery today. Toonie admission is encouraged.

Enrolment for the Arts4Tots preschool program opens for the 2026-2027 school year

Carillon Sports Second Shots: April 16th edition

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Carillon Sports Second Shots: April 16th edition

1 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026

Featuring photos from MJHL games in Steinbach and Niverville April 10 and a Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League finals game in Transcona April 14.

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Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026

HSD officials mum over review of origin of life policy, experts applaud move

Matthew Frank 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026

Hanover School Division officials won’t provide details about a policy under review, which requires principals to select and offer resources to teach alternative views on the origin of life, despite an expert calling the policy review an example of “due diligence.”

The division’s Origin of Life Instruction policy, first created in 1984, directs teachers to teach different concepts relating to the origin of life, and schools to provide “up-to-date resources,” selected by the principal, to study “alternative views.”

“Hanover School Division recognizes that the teaching of the origin of life should be treated in an objective, balanced manner,” the policy states.

Seine River School Division, Border Land School Division, Red River Valley School Division and Sunrise School Division don’t have this policy or anything similar to it, according to an analysis by The Carillon.

COLUMN: Think Again – Shifting narrative undermines Kinew’s credibility

Michael Zwaagstra 4 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026

“Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”

Premier Wab Kinew might want to reflect on this famous line from Sir Walter Scott. Because he’s created quite a mess for himself and his government.

It started last week when it was revealed that Bobbi Taillefer, the province’s independent commissioner of teacher misconduct, was doing at least some of her work remotely while in Florida. This wasn’t a good look for a premier who openly supports boycotting American products.

As a result, Education Minister Tracy Schmidt claimed to be surprised by this revelation and announced that Taillefer had resigned from her position.

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