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COLUMN: Eye on the Arts – Perform to a live audience at the K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park

Steinbach Arts Council 4 minute read Yesterday at 5:36 PM CDT

The Steinbach Arts Council is seeking new and returning artists to perform at the upcoming K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park on May 20 to June 10. This is a unique opportunity for local musicians, including family groups, youth performers, amateur musicians, soloists, choral groups, ensembles, and cultural groups, to share their music with a supportive audience.

Application Details:

Deadline: May 5, 2025

To apply, visit SteinbachArts.ca. The Steinbach Arts Council is delighted to partner with the Barkman Concrete Foundation to continue this summer tradition of featuring local and guest artists and bringing our community together in celebration of music and arts.

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Former Pilot Perpall hired as Providence women’s basketball head coach

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Former Pilot Perpall hired as Providence women’s basketball head coach

Cassidy Dankochik 3 minute read Yesterday at 2:57 PM CDT

The Providence Pilots didn’t have to look far to find their new women’s basketball head coach.

The school announced alumnus and current men’s assistant coach Kendall Perpall would be taking over for Joel Coursey, who became Providence’s full-time athletic director this year.

“I wasn’t expecting to be this early, but (becoming a head coach) was always in my plans to do, especially after playing,” Perpall said.

“I’ve had the opportunity to start early (at Providence), even assistant coaching after college… I definitely appreciate they recognize that.”

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Kendall Perpall spent many years as a combo guard with the Providence Pilots, and is now helping to coach the team alongside playing for a professional team in New Brunswick. (Submitted Photo)

Kendall Perpall spent many years as a combo guard with the Providence Pilots, and is now helping to coach the team alongside playing for a professional team in New Brunswick. (Submitted Photo)

Oswalds are happy to be doing ‘most important job on earth’

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Oswalds are happy to be doing ‘most important job on earth’

Wes Keating 7 minute read Yesterday at 2:11 PM CDT

When Brent Oswald is asked why he believes farming is the most important job on earth, the third generation owner of Cottonwood Farms in the Friedensfeld area has a ready answer.

“Everybody’s gotta eat.”

And the Oswald family has been putting food on Manitoba tables for nearly 100 years. Their farm on Ekron/Oswald Road, southeast of Steinbach, will be a Centennial Farm in another five years.

Brent Oswald, featured in Agriculture in the Classroom’s Follow the Farmer series in January, gave hundreds of Manitoba school children a video tour of his Friedensfeld farm and threw in a lesson on growing corn.

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Yesterday at 2:11 PM CDT

WES KEATING THE CARILLON

Brent and Kirsty with feed samples at the Oswald Farms feed mill which produces feed for their broilers and layers as well as 19 other farms.

WES KEATING THE CARILLON 

Brent and Kirsty with feed samples at the Oswald Farms feed mill which produces feed for their broilers and layers as well as 19 other farms.

RM and parish play ball on St Malo baseball deal

Chris Gareau 2 minute read Yesterday at 11:20 AM CDT

It is a heavenly deal 20 years in the making for St Malo ball players.

Seven acres of land along Highway 59 near the St Malo shrine and grotto are to be leased by the Catholic Parish of St Malo to the RM of De Salaberry for one dollar barring any last-minute changes.

The RM council signed off on the 21-year lease agreement at its April 22 meeting.

The agreement stipulates the land will only be used for a baseball facility and community recreation events. It also cannot be used for any purpose “that is inconsistent with the Catholic faith as determined by the landlord acting reasonably.”

Mother Nature spoils attendance for first day of Farm Toy Show

Wes Keating 6 minute read Preview

Mother Nature spoils attendance for first day of Farm Toy Show

Wes Keating 6 minute read Yesterday at 8:22 AM CDT

Farmers are used to having their best laid plans interrupted by the quirks of Mother Nature, and so it was for this year’s exhibitors at the annual Farm Toy and Collectibles Show at the Clearspring Centre.

A late spring snow storm made for a slow day Friday, but most were more than happy with the crowd that showed up for the second day of the event.

Brent and Rachel Chubaty, who have been running the event for years, said in spite of the weather, many of the regulars were back and a few new ones were added.

There had been 120 tables booked, Chubaty said, but the phone started ringing off the hook as the weekend and the threat of a storm approached. Some of the regulars, especially those in that group of more senior collectors, cancelled because of the weather.

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WES KEATING THE CARILLON

Richard Wozniak added variety to this year’s Farm Toy and Collectibles Show by bringing along his collection of unique construction equipment toys.

WES KEATING THE CARILLON 

Richard Wozniak added variety to this year’s Farm Toy and Collectibles Show by bringing along his collection of unique construction equipment toys.

Supply management stabilizes poultry industry in Canada

Wes Keating 4 minute read Preview

Supply management stabilizes poultry industry in Canada

Wes Keating 4 minute read Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

It has often been said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and that cannot be more true than when it comes to Canada’s system of dealing with agriculture commodities in the dairy and poultry sectors.

Supply management allows Manitoba Egg Farmers, for example, to accomplish their mission of “leading a thriving egg industry, while empowering farm families for generations”.

The chair of Manitoba Egg Farmers and her parents are just one example of how the supply and demand system has worked well for the family farm in Manitoba.

Catherine Kroeker-Klassen says her parents remember a time before the system of supply and demand was implemented, and how it was costing more to produce eggs than they were getting for them.

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Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

WES KEATING THE CARILLON

Joining Catherine in the new Oakdale Farms layer barn, Warren Kroeker marvels at how much the ‘hen house’ has improved since he became an egg farmer back in the 1960’s.

WES KEATING THE CARILLON 

Joining Catherine in the new Oakdale Farms layer barn, Warren Kroeker marvels at how much the ‘hen house’ has improved since he became an egg farmer back in the 1960’s.

DANKOCHIK’S DRAFTINGS: My one exception to badmouthing other sports

Cassidy Dankochik 3 minute read Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

As someone who watches a lot of varied sports, it’s always funny to me to see fans insult other team sports throughout their fandom.

In Canada, hockey fans seem to be the most likely to do this, as a result of the sport’s lower international standing, but high prominence in this country.

It’s especially goofy when comparing the NHL to the NBA, as professional basketball has become more and more similar to hockey over the past few years in my opinion.

While the players do hold way more power in the NBA, due to the fact stars generally play 90 per cent of important games, the way the regular season has become less and less important and the obvious changes in rules and increased intensity in the post-season means basketball is becoming much more like hockey.

COLUMN: Carillon Flashback November 23, 1988 – Tories win back-to-back majority

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COLUMN: Carillon Flashback November 23, 1988 – Tories win back-to-back majority

Wes Keating 3 minute read Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

The Conservative Party made history in Monday’s federal election. It was the first time a Tory government was able to secure a back-to-back majority since John A. MacDonald did it 130 years ago. It is also the only time a government has won an election over the issue of free trade with the United States.

Back-to-back majority governments have certainly not been the norm in Canada and have not been seen at all since Louis St Laurent’s Liberals of the 1950’s.

For Brian Mulroney, Monday’s 170-seat parliamentary mandate is not only a stunning personal triumph, but irrefutable evidence that his vision of Canada as a nation of two founding people, and languages bound in loose confederation of strong provinces is one many people identify with.

Mulroney has shown the Conservative Party can win seats in every region of a sprawling country.

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There was a lot of finger-pointing on both sides as John Turner and Brian Mulroney debated the issue of free trade with the United States prior to the November 1988 federal election.

There was a lot of finger-pointing on both sides as John Turner and Brian Mulroney debated the issue of free trade with the United States prior to the November 1988 federal election.

SPORTS FLASHBACK 1992: Sprague basketball tradition continues

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SPORTS FLASHBACK 1992: Sprague basketball tradition continues

2 minute read Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

The success of the Ross L. Gray Raiders varsity girls basketball program at Sprague continues to be an amazing story, bordering on the unbelievable.

One of the smallest high schools in Manitoba, Sprague won the Manitoba High School Athletic Association ‘AA’ varsity girls basketball championship in Warren on the weekend.

There are only 14 girls attending grades 10-12 in total at the Ross L. Gray School and eight of them play on the basketball team. The Raiders had the option to compete at the MHSAA ‘A’ level for the smallest schools in the province, but instead opted to compete at the higher ‘AA’ level, as they have for the past three years.

Two years ago, the Raiders lost in the finals at the provincials, and last year, had to settle for the consolation championship.

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A week after the Ross L Gray Raiders won the 1991-92 Eastman basketball championship the Sprague team added a provincial banner to their school’s collection with a victory at the MHSAA “AA” provincials. Members of the team are: Front row, Melissa Hovorka, Michelle Jernberg, and Barbie Plovie. Back row: Lena Zimmerman, Deanna Chenier, Mary Jo Hovorka, Vanessa Backman and Connie Lavergne. Coach is John Bukich.

A week after the Ross L Gray Raiders won the 1991-92 Eastman basketball championship the Sprague team added a provincial banner to their school’s collection with a victory at the MHSAA “AA” provincials. Members of the team are: Front row, Melissa Hovorka, Michelle Jernberg, and Barbie Plovie. Back row: Lena Zimmerman, Deanna Chenier, Mary Jo Hovorka, Vanessa Backman and Connie Lavergne. Coach is John Bukich.

COLUMN: View from the Legislature – Bringing down internal trade barriers

Kelvin Goertzen, MLA for Steinbach 3 minute read Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

By now, most Canadians have likely heard more about trade barriers and tariffs than they ever wanted to. Naturally, this has been focused on those that have been imposed by the United States and China which are hurting not only the Canadian economy but the global one as well. But long before these impediments to free trade were top headlines, there have been discussions and challenges on trade barriers being applied closer to home.

While Canadians have now learned a great deal about international tariffs, most were unlikely aware of the restrictions on trade that exist between provinces. Despite agreements such as the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and the New West Partnership, there have always been exceptions and carve outs that have resulted in trade barriers between provinces. In fact, estimates of the costs of these interprovincial trade barriers are in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

A recent study indicated that the removal of these trade barriers between provinces could result in a boost to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by between 4.4 percent and 7.9 percent. Another showed that true free trade between provinces could grow the Canadian economy by up to $200 million and, just as importantly, lower prices by as much as 15 percent. All of this is particularly important now as Canada and other countries struggle with the imposition of tariffs by the United States and by China. It is important that everything within our nations control is done to strengthen the economy, lower prices and create jobs.

Interprovincial trade barriers can take many forms. They are often the result of different regulations between provinces. These can result in different labelling requirements or safety certifications. It can take the form of transportation regulations or different standards for professional accreditations for a variety of occupations. All of these place artificial and costly barriers for products and services within the same country.

Steinbach mayor praises city caucus priorities

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Steinbach mayor praises city caucus priorities

Greg Vandermeulen 3 minute read Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

Five priorities for advocacy have been outlined by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities cities caucus, during a meeting at the organization’s AGM.

Steinbach Mayor Earl Funk reported the decision at the April 15 council meeting, saying the organization that began as a sort of support group for city mayors has turned to advocacy.

“If we can do this collectively and united, we’ll definitely have more of a voice and will be heard a lot more,” he said.

The cities caucus includes Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach, Winkler, Portage, Thompson, The Pas, Flin Flon, Dauphin and Selkirk.

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GREG VANDERMEULEN CARILLON ARCHIVES

Steinbach Mayor Earl Funk outlined five priorities set out by the Cities Caucus.

GREG VANDERMEULEN CARILLON ARCHIVES 

Steinbach Mayor Earl Funk outlined five priorities set out by the Cities Caucus.

AS I SEE IT COLUMN: The Winnipeg Jets – Credit where (loads of) credit is due

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AS I SEE IT COLUMN: The Winnipeg Jets – Credit where (loads of) credit is due

James Loewen 3 minute read Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

So the Jets are the best team in the NHL. For all the heartache the NHL has been to hockey fans in Manitoba all these many years - think of the times when we had a good team but had to struggle to get past the mighty Edmonton Oilers dynasty, or when we had really lousy teams - the idea that our dearly beloved Jets are better than the Leafs, the Oilers, the Stars, the Capitals and every other team in the league - heading into the postseason - is hard to fully comprehend.

But it’s true.

We thought this might be possible several years ago - think about The Hockey News cover story in 2015 that suggested the Jets would win the Stanley Cup in 2019 - but I don’t think anyone saw this year’s version of the Jets as the top team in the NHL.

There are lots of reasons for the Jets success.

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Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

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Winnipeg Jets’ head coach Scott Arniel during training camp at Hockey For All Centre (Iceplex) Friday.
240920 - Friday, September 20, 2024.

MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS
Winnipeg Jets’ head coach Scott Arniel during training camp at Hockey For All Centre (Iceplex) Friday.
240920 - Friday, September 20, 2024.

Mill rate down but taxes rise in most of Hanover

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Mill rate down but taxes rise in most of Hanover

Svjetlana Mlinarevic 3 minute read Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

Most of the RM of Hanover will see a decrease in the mill rate but an increase in assessments this year as the municipality approved its budget Wednesday.

In the past 10 years, the municipality has seen an average growth of assessment of eight percent, with budgeted municipal expenses increasing by 6.23 percent.

As this is a reassessment year, there is an increase of 20.2 percent. What this means is that a home assessed at $420,700 in the rural area will see an increase of $128 (8.15 percent) with the mill rate set at 8.952 mills, a decrease of 1.039 mills from last year.

In Grunthal for a home assessed with the same value the increase is $156 (7.87 percent) and the highest mill rate of all LUDs at 11.274 mills.

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RM of Hanover CFO Derek Decru's budget shows a decrease in taxes but an increase in property values for 2025.

Submitted from RM of Hanover
RM of Hanover CFO Derek Decru's budget shows a decrease in taxes but an increase in property values for 2025.

Roseau teen keeps promise for another generation

Chris Gareau 3 minute read Preview

Roseau teen keeps promise for another generation

Chris Gareau 3 minute read Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025

Leaders like Justice Murray Sinclair and National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Phil Fontaine have been recognized at the Treaty One Awards Gala. Now you can add Roseau River’s Caleb Atkinson, 14 to that list.

The Anishinaabe Roseau Valley School Grade 8 student is being awarded the Promise Keeper Award at the second annual gala on April. 30 in Winnipeg at the RBC Convention Centre. Treaty One Nations is made up of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) and Nehiyaw (Cree) descendants of the seven First Nations who signed the first of the numbered treaties with Canada on Aug. 3, 1871 in Lower Fort Garry.

Atkinson said it was his old-style dancing and the traditional regalia that he wears when sharing his culture with others at places like W.C. Miller Collegiate in Altona on Orange Shirt Day that earned him the recognition.

The regalia was first handed down to Atkinson from his late grandfather Charlie Nelson, who himself was known for sharing his traditional knowledge with others in his community, across Canada and around the world. Nelson got the regalia when he was about his grandson’s age.

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Caleb Atkinson in his regalia. The Roseau River Anishinaabe teen is receiving the Promise Keeper Award at the second annual Treaty One Awards Gala in Winnipeg April 30.

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Caleb Atkinson in his regalia. The Roseau River Anishinaabe teen is receiving the Promise Keeper Award at the second annual Treaty One Awards Gala in Winnipeg April 30.

De Salaberry budget has $6.2 million for St Malo arena upgrades

Chris Gareau 4 minute read Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025

The $8.47-million RM of De Salaberry budget has millions dedicated to the future of recreation and infrastructure for growth in its communities.

Council at its budget meeting April 22 did pass a lower mill rate for rural and St Malo LUD residents to temper the tax increase with average assessments up 24 percent, but taxes are still going to be higher this year.

Rural residents will see an average 17.8 percent increase with a mill rate of 8.975. St Malo LUD homeowners will see an average 14 percent increase with a mill rate of 11.724. The RM is collecting over $550,000 more in municipal taxes this year, though spending is slightly down with less money coming out of reserves.

The De Salaberry Recreation Facility gets the biggest investment to finish phase two of its renovations. Work started last fall on the $8.7-million phase, so the budget only has $6.2 million dedicated to the arena this year. The hope is to get most of the work done by this December.

Steinbach, Niverville players announce USports, NCAA division 3 commitments

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Steinbach, Niverville players announce USports, NCAA division 3 commitments

Cassidy Dankochik 2 minute read Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025

Graduating players from the Steinbach Pistons and Niverville Nighthawks continue to announce where they will be playing hockey next season.

Steinbach captain Noah Szabo will be headed to the University of Windsor to play for the Lancers. The Lancers play in the Ontario University Athletics conference, last making the national championship tournament in 2023.

Szabo, who was born in St Thomas, Ont. played 136 games with the Pistons, including during the team’s 2023 Turnbull Cup-winning campaign.

He scored 100 points with the team during his time in the Automobile City, peaking last year with 44 points in 47 games.

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Christian Green will play at the NCAA division three school Neumann University in Pennsylvania. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

Christian Green will play at the NCAA division three school Neumann University in Pennsylvania. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

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