Carillon Review for Oct. 2, 2026
Council candidate wants to maintain village but allow for growth; Beauty, Bikes and Brunch is back; La Verendrye MLA takes PC Party reins; and Sabres eke out a win.

Good afternoon

The geese are back, frost is appearing on our windshields, and the countdown to our Oct. 28 municipal election is continuing.

This week we share an exciting new fundraiser for Southeast Cancer Support Services, take you on a forestry tour in the RM of Piney, show you why La Verendrye MLA Konrad Narth is now at the helm of Manitoba’s PC Party, introduce you to new city, rural and school board candidates and introduce our newest reporter.

La Broquerie reeve aims for another term

Ivan Normandeau said he wants to see the RSR wastewater treatment plant project across the finish line.

Svjetlana Mlinarevic:

Ivan Normandeau running for second term on La Broquerie council

La Broquerie Reeve Ivan Normandeau wants to extend his 12-year run on council by running for a second term as reeve.

“There’s a few projects I’d like to see across the finish line, mainly the RSR (… Read More

From party leader to independent

Obby Khan has stepped down as leader of the PC Party.

Svjetlana Mlinarevic:

Khan goes independent after leaving PCs, Narth takes leadership role

Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan quit his party on Monday citing in-fighting with party members as the reason.

“I am not leaving because I lost the confidence of caucus,” he told reporters… Read More

Tenth candidate to run for Steinbach city council

Gary Dyck hopes to win his first term.

Greg Vandermeulen:

Keeping community while handling growth

Gary Dyck, a council candidate for the City of Steinbach, said it’s important to keep Steinbach’s caring nature while handling growth.

“I think a key for this council is to figure out how do we bui… Read More

Opinion

A municipal CAO shares why it’s important to know what councillors and administration actually do.

Courtney Kostesky:

OPINION: Understand how councils operate

With Manitoba’s municipal elections approaching, I’ve been seeing a lot of posts and comments about one thing: Change. This is coming from every corner of the province.

“We need change.”

“It’s t… Read More

On Parliament Hill

Provencher MP Ted Falk shares Conservative Party priorities as the House resumes.

Ted Falk, MP for Provencher:

COLUMN: On Parliament Hill – Back in the House of Commons

This past week marked the return to Parliament after the summer recess. Members of Parliament spent the summer reconnecting with their communities, meeting with constituents, and listening to the conc… Read More

In Sports:

Cassidy Dankochik:

SRSS Sabres find win column despite sloppy play

The varsity Steinbach Regional Secondary School Sabres didn’t make it look easy, but came away with their first victory of the year in the Winnipeg High School Football League.

The Sabres held off … Read More

Inside this week’s edition

Pick up this week’s Carillon to meet the candidate that wants to become mayor of St Pierre-Jolys, see how the Steinbach Legion Branch #190 celebrated a big birthday, and find out why local youth will be canvassing the community for groceries.

Wes Keating brings us Steinbach history behind what was once called Clearspring Village Mall.

Find out in Village News which October events you definitely don’t want to miss, and learn why Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen thinks Harper does it right.

Have a great weekend from the staff of The Carillon.

Carillon Review for Oct. 2, 2026 Council candidate wants to maintain village but allow for growth; Beauty, Bikes and Brunch is back; La Verendrye MLA takes PC Party reins; and Sabres eke out a win.