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Overtime loss in final ends Eastman Selects MFHL U18 AAA season

Cassidy Dankochik 3 minute read 12:00 PM CDT

For the second year in a row, an overtime game in Niverville decided the Manitoba Female Hockey League U18 AAA championship, but this season saw the Winnipeg visitors celebrating, with the Eastman Selects falling.

The Selects lost game four of the finals 3-2. Just 30 seconds into the extra period Winnipeg Ice forward Gabby Robbins found some space in the slot and rifled home a championship winning goal.

The Ice trailed 2-1 late in the third period, but playoff most valuable player Claire Hudson erased a Kennedy Carrière go-ahead goal on the powerplay with just three minutes left on the clock.

After winning game one of the final, the Selects came out on the wrong end of three “coin flip games,” according to Ice head coach Eugene Kaminsky.

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Springfield mayor won’t run for re-election

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Springfield mayor won’t run for re-election

Matthew Frank 3 minute read 11:47 AM CDT

The mayor of the Rural Municipality of Springfield won’t be running for re-election and will finish his single term when voters head to the polls in the fall.

Patrick Therrien, first elected in 2022, decided to not run as the incumbent because he promised his family he would serve one term and to prioritize his health.

“I still keep my word to to my constituents in the RM of Springfield, and I keep my word to my family, one term and that was to get the rec center started,” he said.

Therrien pointed to two goals he wanted to see accomplished in his term: the Springfield Community Recreation Centre and a water treatment plant.

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GREG VANDERMEULEN CARILLON ARCHIVES

Springfield Mayor Patrick Therrien said he won’t run for reelection in the fall.

GREG VANDERMEULEN CARILLON ARCHIVES 

Springfield Mayor Patrick Therrien said he won’t run for reelection in the fall.

COLUMN: Carillon Flashback March 12, 1980 – Music speaks volumes to home care patients

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COLUMN: Carillon Flashback March 12, 1980 – Music speaks volumes to home care patients

Wes Keating 3 minute read 11:45 AM CDT

Every Wednesday afternoon Marion Penner and Lies Friesen lead the residents of Bethesda Personal Care Home in Steinbach in a weekly singsong.

“They seem to relate to music,” says Marion, who plays the piano and sings the occasional solo upon request.

“Music speaks more to them than the spoken word. It strikes a response, a chord within them. Perhaps it’s their memories of the past, or music they’ve heard in the past.”

The singsongs began when the women were visiting in the home shortly after it opened in 1972 and heard residents say, “People come and entertain us, but we have no chance to sing ourselves.”

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Marion Penner plays the piano, Lies Friesen acts as master of ceremonies and they both sing at the Bethesda Personal Care Home singsong every Wednesday afternoon. The songfests began shortly after the home opened in 1972.

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Marion Penner plays the piano, Lies Friesen acts as master of ceremonies and they both sing at the Bethesda Personal Care Home singsong every Wednesday afternoon. The songfests began shortly after the home opened in 1972.

COLUMN: Grey Matters – Resurrection changes everything

Gary Dyck 4 minute read 11:32 AM CDT

“For I do not seek to understand in order that I may believe, but I believe in order to understand. For this also I believe - that unless I believe I shall not understand. ― St. Anselm

In the Easter story found in John 20 we see Jesus’ disciples running around. First Mary Magdalene running back to the disciples after seeing an empty tomb, then Peter and John running to the tomb with Mary behind them. John 20:8: “Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.)”

Remember what Jesus said to Peter at the Last Supper when He was trying to wash Peter’s feet? “You don’t understand now, but later you will.” Now inside the empty tomb they see and believe but still don’t quite get it. Once again, understanding would come later and affirm their faith in the moment. Do you ever feel like that? “I believe, I trust, but I just don’t get it! Help me God! Or as Italian monk and philosopher Anslem put it: “For I do not seek to understand in order that I may believe, but I believe in order to understand. For this also I believe - that unless I believe I shall not understand.”

In John 20:12-16, Mary is once again alone in the garden. Still crying. Even the sight of two angels fails to lessen her despair and desperation to find Jesus’ body. The gardener comes by and asks her, ‘Why are you crying? Who is it you’re looking for?” Fixated on the here and now all she can think about is the task she started the morning with to embalm the body of Jesus. “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him”, she answers with tear-stained eyes. Then, everything changes with one word, ‘Mary’ he says. Instantly, she recognizes that the person is Jesus and probably gives him the biggest hug he has ever had!

1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow: Steinbach grew along with its credit union

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1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow: Steinbach grew along with its credit union

Wes Keating 4 minute read 11:27 AM CDT

Steinbach’s story has always been one of advancement on all fronts, including public works, educational facilities, and especially the business community, which thrived without the benefit of a railroad. And there is no better example of that than the phenomenal growth of the Steinbach Credit Union that just happened to provide council chambers for meetings of the newly elected Steinbach town council.

The development of the community’s own, home-based financial institution, from a tiny group of businessmen with a manager running things out of the office of a local transfer company to the huge multi-billion-dollar business occupying a six-storey building on Main Street today, can be termed very much a “chicken and egg” story. Did the Steinbach Credit Union grow because Steinbach grew or did Steinbach grow because the credit union provided the catalyst for progress?

But both the Town of Steinbach and the SCU did grow, and humble beginnings mirrored the quiet way the original settlers went about their daily lives, minding their own business, so to speak.

Members marked the opening of their new office building on Reimer Avenue in 1946 by buying additional shares and launching a drive for new members to further swell the ranks of the rapidly growing Steinbach Credit Union.

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A 24-foot by 48-foot building on Reimer Avenue became the first permanent home for the Steinbach Credit Union Society and a temporary home for the Town of Steinbach council in the fall of 1946.

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A 24-foot by 48-foot building on Reimer Avenue became the first permanent home for the Steinbach Credit Union Society and a temporary home for the Town of Steinbach council in the fall of 1946.

COLUMN: On Parliament Hill – Questioning forced labour in China

Ted Falk, MP for Provencher 4 minute read 11:01 AM CDT

In the 2025 election, Mark Carney, unequivocally stated that Canada’s greatest threat was China. He seems to have flip flopped in recent weeks with the announcement of 49,000 Chinese EV’s gaining entry into the Canadian automotive sector.

Last week, a Liberal member of parliament cast doubt that forced labour exists in China. During a parliamentary committee hearing last week, Liberal MP Michael Ma challenged expert witness Dr. Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, questioning whether her testimony relied merely on “hearsay” or whether she had personally witnessed conditions in China.

Let’s be clear, this is not a disputable issue.

In September 2021, all parties and their members in the House of Commons voted unanimously to recognize People’s Republic of China (PRC) forced labour of Uyghurs, including genocide. Numerous international investigations from governments, academics, and human rights organizations have reached the same conclusion. Following parliament’s decision, the government of Canada imposed sanctions on one PRC entity and four PRC officials in Xinjiang “for gross human rights violations”. These sanctions remain in place today.

COLUMN: Think Again – He is risen indeed

Michael Zwaagstra 4 minute read 10:21 AM CDT

This upcoming weekend Christians around the world will celebrate Easter, the most important day on the Christian calendar.

It was on Easter Sunday nearly 2,000 years ago that Jesus Christ rose from the grave. To be clear, this was a literal bodily resurrection, not merely a symbolic or spiritual event. If Jesus did not rise in a physical body, then the Christian faith amounts to nothing.

I realize the last sentence might sound dramatic. However, there’s no need to take my word for it. In 1 Corinthians 15:17 the Apostle Paul clearly states, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.”

There’s no wiggle room here. Paul staked the entire veracity of the Christian faith on the literal resurrection of Jesus. This is not a minor theological point. Rather, it’s the entire foundation of truth upon which the Christian faith rests. No resurrection—no Christianity.

Performers wanted for K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park

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Performers wanted for K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park

Greg Vandermeulen 2 minute read 10:08 AM CDT

The outdoor stage at Steinbach’s K.R. Barkman Park may still be surrounded by slush and snow, but organizers of the annual K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park are planning this year’s free outdoor concert series.

Steinbach Arts Council announced they are inviting performers of all kinds to take the stage as part of the series that runs from May to June.

“Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply, including family and cultural groups, youth ensembles, choirs, bands, soloists, vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers,” they said in a news release. “Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established performer, the series offers a valuable opportunity to connect with audiences and share your work in a beautiful outdoor environment.”

Tara Schellenberg, performing arts coordinator said providing opportunities for artists to perform and connect with audiences is an important part of what they do.

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Above Bass was just one of the groups that took to the stage during the 2024 concert series.

GREG VANDERMEULEN CARILLON ARCHIVES 

Above Bass was just one of the groups that took to the stage during the 2024 concert series.

COLUMN: Report from the Legislature – Budget repeats previous announcements

Wayne Ewasko, MLA for Lac du Bonnet 4 minute read 8:57 AM CDT

On March 24 the Wab Kinew NDP government delivered their 2026 budget. The nothing-new budget was echoed with multiple re-announcements contained in their previous budgets, including the CancerCare headquarters, Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home, free birth control, and $10 a day daycare. I am familiar with the NDP recycling announcements, but was shocked by their lack of a serious plan to tackle the affordability challenges Manitoba families are facing. Where is the real affordability relief Manitobans were seeking in this budget? We expected more.

Affordability remains a significant issue in our province, with half of all Manitoba households teetering within $200 of insolvency. The NDP budget does little to address this affordability crisis, offering no cuts to personal income taxes, no support for Manitoba farmers facing tariffs, fuel and fertilizer pressures, and nothing for Manitoba businesses. In fact, taking the PST off of ready-made food items in stores, like rotisserie chickens, soups and salads, could further jeopardize already struggling local restaurants that will still have to charge PST on the same items, putting employees’ jobs at risk. This budget is just another example of the Kinew government picking and choosing politically popular measures without any foresight of who will bear the consequences.

Private sector investment is on the decline, indicating a lack of confidence in the NDP Manitoba Jobs Agreement (MJA) which adds millions in costs to government projects. The MJA mandates only unionized labour on publicly funded construction projects, which excludes nearly 90 percent of Manitoba’s construction workforce. Infrastructure capital project funding is also down, leaving next to nothing in this budget to stimulate economic growth. Saving 15 cents on a two-litre bottle of pop doesn’t build an economy.

Escalating education property tax increases are what the NDP are consistent on delivering to Manitobans. Some Winnipeg school divisions have raised their taxes by as much as 43 percent since the NDP formed government. Statistics Canada has revealed a sharp increase in education property taxes across the entire province. The latest Consumer Price Index shows a staggering 19.5 percent surge in property taxes in Manitoba just in the last year, while the average Canadian property tax increase was a mere 5.6 percent. In response, the NDP budget proposes to boost their flat-tax credit by $100 beginning in 2027. Not nearly enough to make an impact when education property taxes are climbing by hundreds of dollars each year. Manitoba Progressive Conservatives warned that the NDP’s education property tax hikes are a driving factor behind Manitoba’s affordability crisis. Without caps or limits on education property tax increases, NDP underfunding is forcing school boards to raise their rates, leaving homeowners to pay the price. “Manitoba families are bearing the brunt of these tax increases from a misguided NDP tax scheme that targets homeowners, renters, businesses, and seniors,” said Obby Khan, leader of the Official Opposition.

SPORTS FLASHBACK 2016: Bentley silences Thunder twice in Allan Cup finals

Wes Keating 3 minute read Preview

SPORTS FLASHBACK 2016: Bentley silences Thunder twice in Allan Cup finals

Wes Keating 3 minute read Yesterday at 5:00 PM CDT

It certainly was a case of deja vu in front of a packed house at the T.G. Smith Centre, as the Bentley Generals claimed the 2016 Allan Cup championship with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the host Southeast Prairie Thunder.

Bentley’s Carter Rigby chipped in a point shot at 15:47 of overtime to seal the victory and give the Alberta team its third Allan Cup. Ironically, their first national championship victory came against the Prairie Thunder in Steinbach in 2009, the last time The Automobile City hosted the Allan Cup.

Bentley lost to the Prairie Thunder in last year’s Allan Cup final in Newfoundland, but atoned for that loss on Steinbach ice, Sunday.

Bentley did not lead in the championship game until when it mattered most, in overtime. The Prairie Thunder held a one-goal lead until midway through the third period, when a shot bounced off a Thunder player during a Bentley power play to knot the score at three.

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Tim Plett, a forward for the Prairie Thunder’s 2012 Allan Cup championship team, was back on the ice for the team, when it hosted Steinbach’s second Allan Cup tournament in 2016.

Tim Plett, a forward for the Prairie Thunder’s 2012 Allan Cup championship team, was back on the ice for the team, when it hosted Steinbach’s second Allan Cup tournament in 2016.

AS I SEE IT COLUMN: Why the Southeast Event Centre must remove the U.S. flag

James Loewen 4 minute read Preview

AS I SEE IT COLUMN: Why the Southeast Event Centre must remove the U.S. flag

James Loewen 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:46 PM CDT

Steinbachers and people from around southeastern Manitoba are still rightly basking in the high praise the Southeast Event Centre (SEC) received after recently hosting a super successful Grand Slam of Curling event.

That all the medal winners in Olympic curling were playing at the SEC just a few weeks earlier, is beyond cool.

SEC looked fantastic on the national and international stage, with one eye-popping, egregious exception: The U.S. flag hanging below the Canadian flag. Having flags from all the nations at the Player’s Championship would have made perfect sense. But just the U.S. flag? Promoting a nation whose president enjoys causing us economic pain and suffering, who has launched an unprovoked war of aggression that has already harmed the global economy and could lead to WWIII, makes no sense.

There are many more, but here are four baseline reasons why the SEC must immediately take down the U.S. flag.

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The 2026 Players’ Championship in Steinbach.

CASSIDY DANKOCHICK THE CARILLON 

The 2026 Players’ Championship in Steinbach.

DANKOCHIK’S DRAFTINGS: A heartening PWHL game in Winnipeg

Cassidy Dankochik 2 minute read Preview

DANKOCHIK’S DRAFTINGS: A heartening PWHL game in Winnipeg

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

A couple weeks ago I wrote about how Canada’s loss in the Olympic men’s hockey gold medal game was so important to me as a sports fan.

Last week I had another emotional moment watching sports, but this time it was more as a sportswriter and less as a fan.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League Takeover Tour game in Winnipeg was impressive in so many ways.

On the ice, seeing the physicality the league allows women to play with is a breath of fresh air the game at the highest level needed.

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Eastman Selects players support Jocelyne Larocque during the PWHL takeover tour game in Winnipeg. (Chantel Larocque Instagram)

Eastman Selects players support Jocelyne Larocque during the PWHL takeover tour game in Winnipeg. (Chantel Larocque Instagram)

1946 -2026 Watching Steinbach Grow – November, 1946 – Credit Union building is home to first town council

Wes Keating 2 minute read Preview

1946 -2026 Watching Steinbach Grow – November, 1946 – Credit Union building is home to first town council

Wes Keating 2 minute read Yesterday at 11:58 AM CDT

The Steinbach Credit Union building on Reimer Avenue was completed just in time to usher in a new era for Steinbach, providing a lower-level meeting space for the newly elected Steinbach town council.

An order-in-council by the Manitoba government in October of 1946 elevated the status of the Village of Steinbach to that of an incorporated town effective Jan. 1, 1947. It was indeed an exciting moment in the history of Steinbach, meaning the residents of the village, which had so long been part of the RM of Hanover, had broken all ties, except those of friendship, with the municipality.

The rapidly growing community would now have its own government and secretary-treasurer, responsible for the assets and liabilities of one-square-mile, consisting of Section 35-6-6E.

At a brief ceremony at the municipal hall, Jan. 9, 1947, the Town of Steinbach’s first council (elected in the fall of 1946) was duly inaugurated, officially cutting its ties with the municipality.

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The RM of Hanover bids a fond farewell to the Town of Steinbach as the two councils get together for a farewell dinner, marking the beginning of a new era of municipal government. The 13 at dinner included K.J.B. Reimer, Julius Ulasy, John Schellenberg (Steinbach secretary-treasurer), Abram Klippenstein, Eugene Derksen, Klaas Barkman, K.R. Barkman, Peter Janzen, Mintie Reimer (Hanover secretary-treasurer), Henry W. Schellenberg, Vern Barkman, A.D. Penner and Martin Wachendorf.

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The RM of Hanover bids a fond farewell to the Town of Steinbach as the two councils get together for a farewell dinner, marking the beginning of a new era of municipal government. The 13 at dinner included K.J.B. Reimer, Julius Ulasy, John Schellenberg (Steinbach secretary-treasurer), Abram Klippenstein, Eugene Derksen, Klaas Barkman, K.R. Barkman, Peter Janzen, Mintie Reimer (Hanover secretary-treasurer), Henry W. Schellenberg, Vern Barkman, A.D. Penner and Martin Wachendorf.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Capacity, not delay: What’s missing from Springfield’s water narrative

Edwin Giesbrecht, RM of Springfield, MB 2 minute read Yesterday at 8:55 AM CDT

Re: Springfield mayor frustrated with wait for water treatment plant, March 26, The Carillon.

The mayor states, “It’s not a nuclear waste site, it’s a water treatment plant,” to question why provincial approval has taken time. That characterization omits key facts.

This matter is currently under review by Minister of Environment and Climate Change Mike Moyes following a formal appeal under the Environment Act, with the potential for further public review, including a Clean Environment Commission hearing. That alone confirms this is not a routine approval.

Regionally, in neighbouring East St. Paul, wells located within the Springfield aquifer have been reduced to one active source, with the remaining wells decommissioned, and the remaining well capped by the province at approximately 700 REUs (residential equivalent units) despite apparent capacity to serve more. Development there is now under moratorium due to system limits.

Macdonald Swarm claim HTJHL championship with OT victory

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Macdonald Swarm claim HTJHL championship with OT victory

Cassidy Dankochik 2 minute read Saturday, Apr. 4, 2026

The Macdonald Swarm capped off an excellent season in style, claiming the Hanover Tache Junior Hockey League championship after a 5-4 overtime win in game five to defeat the Springfield Xtreme March 27.

Affiliated player Cooper Rodewald, who played the regular season with the Sanford Sabres in the Winnipeg High School Hockey League, was the hero as he net the overtime winner for his second of the game. Rodewald had 40 points across 24 regular season games for the Sabres.

He kept up that pace with the Swarm, chipping in 14 points across the team’s 12-game playoff run.

Austin Spicer was named the league’s playoff most valuable player, scoring 20 points across 12 games to lead the scoring race.

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The Macdoanld Swarm are the 2026 HTJHL champions. (Dave Willson Ice Wave Media)

The Macdoanld Swarm are the 2026 HTJHL champions. (Dave Willson Ice Wave Media)

COLUMN: Village News – April moments you won’t want to miss

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COLUMN: Village News – April moments you won’t want to miss

Jaysa Thiessen 4 minute read Saturday, Apr. 4, 2026

Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Here at MHV, we rely heavily on our amazing team of volunteers. They give of their time and talents to partner with us in the work that we do. We really would not be able to accomplish what we do without them. This month, we are emphasizing the importance of volunteering with two volunteering events.

April 18: Volunteer Seminar & Fair

On April 18, MHV is hosting our first-ever Volunteer Seminar & Fair. The Mennonite Heritage Village along with many other local organizations rely on the time and skills of countless volunteers. The Volunteer Seminar & Fair will connect those looking to volunteer with wonderful local organizations.

Our morning will begin at 10 a.m. with a seminar led by Dave Thiessen of MCC. He will discuss the importance of volunteering for individuals, organizations, and the community. This seminar will hopefully inspire those on the fence about volunteering to find an organization that fits with their values. At 10:30 a.m., we will hear from each of the participating organizations regarding various volunteer opportunities they have available. They will highlight what volunteering at their organization looks like and what can be expected. Then, at 11 a.m., attendees will have the opportunity to visit the booths of these organizations, talk with staff members, and sign up to volunteer.

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Saturday, Apr. 4, 2026

Volunteers serve our community at festival events by welcoming everyone and by serving wonderful waffles with white sauce.

Volunteers serve our community at festival events by welcoming everyone and by serving wonderful waffles with white sauce.

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