I am writing this letter to bring the never-married single without children (people) into the limelight. Myself and a never married single friend without children had a conversation about how those of us fall between the cracks in society, government, church and charities but all others that have children in particular are recognized or helped. (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day).

Sometimes divorced, widowed, separated people get help from their children.

Married people also share the financial burden as well.

A lot of people say it’s our choice but not always.

Summer in the Southeast is one of my favourite times of year. There is just so much to see and do.

Summer is when southern Manitoba truly shines—when the very best of rural Manitoba is on display.

It has already been a busy start to the season. As your MLA, I make it a priority each summer to attend as many local festivals, fairs, sporting events, and community celebrations as I can. Every community has something unique to offer, and together they showcase the incredible spirit of our region.

For me, summer really begins with La Broquerie’s Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste Days. First celebrated in 1897, this long-standing tradition celebrates the rich Francophone heritage of our region and brings families together to enjoy great food, entertainment, and community spirit.

Steinbach city council put off making a decision as to how they’d spend a $200,000 provincial grant on security upgrades, citing the need for more information.

City manager of corporate services Adam Thiessen presented council with a recommendation on how the funds could be spent at their July 21 meeting.

It included a truck for a community safety officer and a total of 50 security cameras divided between city hall, the operations building, curling club, outdoor rink, K.R. Barkman Park, A.D. Penner Park and the soccer park. Currently there are two CSOs who share a single truck.

The report stressed the need for security cameras.

SAC officially releases season ticket packages for its upcoming 2026-2027 concert season, offering the community great value on live performance packages.

Save money when you purchase a season ticket package for all five concert series performances—bringing world-class entertainment, award-winning artists, and symphonic traditions close to home. With limited seating available for the concert series, SAC encourages audiences to lock in their season packages early before individual tickets sell out.

Save with the five show concert series package

A season ticket package includes admission to all five concert series performances:

“The Lord your God is in your midst—a warrior bringing victory. He will create calm with his love; he will rejoice over you with singing,” Zephaniah 3:17.

The short book of Zephaniah was written during the reign of King Josiah in Judah around 640-609 BC when the Israelites were dealing with a lot of turmoil as a people. Much of the book contains warnings about sin, idolatry, and judgment. Yet the third and final chapter ends not with condemnation but with hope. God promises restoration, renewal, and joy for His people.

A single verse, Zephaniah 3:17, has four distinct phrases that reveal four remarkable truths about God’s relationship with us.

1. The Lord your God is in your midst

A 61-year-old man from Marchand died at the scene of a motorcycle crash in the RM of Reynolds on July 25. He was the only fatality in the accident which occurred on Highway 210 near the Highway 404 crossing.

Steinbach RCMP were called to the scene shortly after 11 p.m.

RCMP say the driver was travelling south and appeared to have drifted off the road.

The investigation continues.