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Area students set for high school provincials
3 minute read 12:00 PM CDTHigh School athletes will be competing for top-end banners this weekend as the baseball, softball, rugby and soccer provincial championships are all set to be given out June 6.
Those looking to travel close to home can catch the soccer championships at the Steinbach Soccer Park. Eight teams will play in a single-knockout format on both the boys and girls side.
The Steinbach Regional Secondary School Sabres girls team will be taking on Léo-Rémillard at 10 a.m. June 5. The girls final will be at 2 p.m. June 6.
In the boys’ bracket, SRSS will be facing Zone 15 champions Vincent Massey (Brandon) in the quarterfinals. The game kicks off at 11:30 a.m. June 6, with the boys final 12:15 p.m. the next day.
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COLUMN: Village News – A summer gathering place
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1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow – Bible college student from India changing the face of Main Street
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IIU investigates serious injuries in Steinbach RCMP custody
2 minute read Yesterday at 5:53 PM CDTAn incident at the RCMP cell block in Steinbach that resulted in facial fractures and a referral to a plastic surgeon for a prisoner is being investigated by the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU).
The IIU said in a May 20 press release that the adult male was in custody at the time of the injuries.
The day prior, RCMP notified the IIU of an incident that occurred on May 15 at about 4:35 p.m.
According to the notification, Steinbach RCMP officers attended the cell block after a report that a male prisoner had covered the cell camera with a wet blanket and had an edged weapon tucked into his pants.
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COLUMN: Think Again – Premier Kinew needs to set a better tone
4 minute read Yesterday at 2:58 PM CDTThe government leader sets the tone of debate. Here in Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew has the power to elevate that tone, or lower it.
Sadly, Kinew has chosen the second option. Anyone who tunes in to question period will quickly see that the premier regularly makes personal attacks against opposition members and avoids answering serious questions.
It’s bad enough when these antics take place during question period, which tends to be the most raucous and hyped-up part of the day. However, during committee meetings where opposition members ask serious and specific questions about fiscal policy, the premier and his cabinet ministers are expected to give direct responses with a minimum of theatrics.
Last week, Kinew hit a new low when he began laughing while PC leader Obby Khan asked a serious question about procurement policy on large infrastructure projects. Shortly after this, Kinew made a barking noise while Khan was speaking. If the premier of Manitoba acts this way while the cameras are rolling, one can only imagine what happens behind closed doors.
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1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow: Budala buys downtown mall
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COLUMN: Report from the Legislature – Affordability measures fall short
4 minute read Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026Legislative session is scheduled to end on June 1. During this Session our PC Caucus have made continued efforts to persuade the Wab Kinew government to take more effective steps towards affordability relief for Manitobans. The weak affordability measures introduced in this year’s NDP Budget will do very little to help Manitobans who are struggling to make ends meet. Grocery staples such as bread, eggs, meats and vegetables are already exempt from PST, so removing the PST from snack foods and a select list of non-essential items won’t help put food on the table for Manitoba families. It might save some people a couple of dollars on the occasional purchase but does nothing to help a monthly household budget. The premier’s much-touted plan to take the PST off prepared meals and snacks claims it would save the average family of four around a $100 per year. Less than $10 per month.
As the Official Opposition, under the leadership of Obby Khan, the PC’s have proposed a plan to raise the basic personal income tax exemption, which is the amount you can earn before having to pay provincial income tax, to $30,000. This initiative would put up to $1,500 per year back into Manitoban’s pockets. In a household with two income earners, it could mean $3,000 in annual tax savings, or an extra $250 on your paycheque every month. We have been calling on the NDP government to adopt our plan, but they have been unwilling to consider adding the proven affordability measure that would truly benefit Manitobans. It was our previous PC government that raised the basic personal exemption from $10,145 to $15,000. Saving Manitobans up to $524 annually.
Manitobans are expressing concerns about the growing difficulty of getting ahead. Why do rising expenses seem to exceed the opportunities available to families who are doing their best to succeed? The root of this issue lies in economic growth. When an economy grows slowly, opportunity slows down with it. This leads businesses to postpone investment, limiting job creation and placing additional burdens on families in their daily lives. When the economy thrives, opportunities become more accessible across our communities. New businesses emerge, job availability increases, and families gain the stability and confidence necessary for future planning. We know that raising the basic personal exemption to $30,000 would help boost Manitoba’s stagnant economy.
Manitoba is equipped with the talent, resources, an industrious workforce required for success, and communities that want to succeed. What we need is strong leadership and a government that prioritizes practical outcomes and fosters long-term opportunities. This includes supporting local businesses, promoting investment, and ensuring that Manitoba remains a thriving environment for families and entrepreneurs alike. What we don’t need is continuing education property tax hikes that affect all Manitobans including family homeowners, small businesses, student renters and seniors on fixed incomes.
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Doctors Manitoba supports social media ban for children, teachers oppose the measure
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1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow – Downtown mall sold to Westfair Foods
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COLUMN: Arts and Culture – Check out the K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park
3 minute read Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026The Steinbach Arts Council’s favorite free outdoor tradition is back! The 2026 K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park series brings performing arts to the gazebo every week through June 17.
Concerts begin at 6:30 pm at KR Barkman Park (Main Street, southeast of the fire hall). Grab your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy live performances at the park!
2026 concert schedule
May 20 – Southern Sound, 4given Quartet, New Covenant Quartet
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COLUMN: On Parliament Hill – Extortion: A growing problem
5 minute read Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026Growing up in Canada, extortion was not a crime I often heard about. Today, however, it is appearing frequently in Canadian news and police reports. Extortion is defined as “the act of obtaining money, property, or services through coercion, violence, or threats.” Usually, the criminal offense employs intimidation tactics forcing the individual(s) to do something against their will.
According to Surrey Police in British Columbia, there has been a staggering 2,400 percent increase in extortion during the first three months of 2026, and a 300 percent increase in shots fired year over year.
That’s why this past weekend, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was in Surrey addressing growing public concerns about crime in Canada. Across B.C., violent crime has risen by nearly 50 percent, sexual assaults have increased 95 percent, and extortion has skyrocketed 481 percent in the last decade. However, the growing challenge isn’t unique to Surrey. Since 2015, Canada has experienced a 55 percent increase in violent crime and a 330 percent surge in extortion.
In his statement, Mr. Poilievre referred to the Liberal “catch-and-release” legislation. He stated that “Liberal bill C-75 weakened bail by telling police and judges to release accused criminals at the earliest opportunity and under the least restrictive conditions. Bill C-5 reduced sentences for serious crimes including drug trafficking, extortion with a firearm, and robbery with a firearm.”
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LGBTQ+ survey the first of its kind in the province looks at state of queer community
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