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The Hanover School Division is implementing a number of new programs following a noticeable increase in mental health issues since COVID. That’s according to Rod Kehler, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. He says training current staff is an important step in handling these challenges. “We've got the two-day PD workshop that's primarily for many of our administrators, our school clinicians, our learning support teachers, our school guidance counsellors and that is the ASIST training which stands for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.” Kehler says the goal of ASIST is to ensure staff feel confident and are able to support students who are struggling. He adds, “we also have a three-hour PD that helps individuals in spotting the warning signs for suicide and then helping those persons. That's called Safe Talk and that will be for many of our more peripheral staff. Our hope is to extend that out to educational assistance, even classroom teachers, school bus drivers, maintenance,

The Steinbach Arts Council is helping to support and promote local artists with their annual Christmas Art Sale. Executive Director David Klassen says these local works of art make great gifts as they are very unique and personal. “We have a huge network of local artists that we work with on a regular basis here at the center, many of them are part of our buy or lease program, their artwork is out in the community, but a lot of people don't really know that they can purchase this artwork as well. We have a hall gallery that is full of artwork by locals, that is ready to be purchased and gifted to somebody that you really care about this year.” If you are interested, Klassen says you can visit the SAC website and take a look at the online catalog, but seeing it in person is certainly recommended. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/stol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064325258-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname])

The Eastman Raiders Bantam Football team is one win away from a perfect season. Head Coach Steve Baxter says the kids were able to achieve a 7-0 regular season and kept on rolling when they hit the playoffs. This past weekend, the Bantam Raiders beat the Fort Garry Lions 74-44 in the semifinal round. “We scored 10 touchdowns and held the other team to significantly fewer touchdowns for a routing of the other team. It was fantastic to see the kids performing at the level of they performed at for us.” Baxter adds “We have a fantastic group of players who come out every week, give everything they got, and we're 9-0 on the season and we're going to make it 10-0 next Sunday. We're so proud of the kids.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/stol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064325258-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1648064325258]) s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubad

Following foot surgery six weeks ago, Steinbach's Corny Rempel says he wants to help people understand just how important accessible spaces are. On September 6th, Rempel says the arch of his foot was re-built which meant a few of his bones were broken, a few shims were put in, his ankle was realigned, and a number of his tendons were replaced or repaired. As a result, Rempel says he has been using crutches, a mobility device called an iWalk and a wheelchair, and this has reinvigorated his belief that accessibility needs to be a priority. He notes using the wheelchair is particularly difficult. “It is eye opening how inaccessible so many stores are, and so many sidewalks. Even if I just want to go for a little jaunt around Steinbach, getting on and off of sidewalks, navigating the streets, going into stores where you try to go down an aisle because you want to go look at that shirt and you can't go down that aisle because your wheelchair doesn't fit, and if you get in, good luck getting out because you ca

Four people were transported to hospital following a collision at the intersection of Highway 59 and PR 311 Friday evening. Hanover Fire Chief Paul Wiebe says they were called to the two-vehicle crash at 8:45 PM. He says there were three people in one of the vehicles and one in the other. Though all four people were transported to hospital by ground ambulance, fortunately, he notes their injuries appear to be relatively minor. Wiebe adds they were able to clear the scene within the hour and RCMP are investigating.

The Sarto Polevnyi Ukrainian Dance Club is just about to kick off their season and registration is currently on their way. Lisa Swaikoski is on the Board of Directors. She notes they focus on traditional Ukrainian dance, adding “It’s very cultural dance with cultural costumes, we do have some non-traditional dances as well that we try to incorporate.” In fact, Swaikoski says she is the board member in charge of the costumes. Having grown up in the dance program herself, Swaikoski says she is excited to see her own kids enthusiastically participating. “I remember going there every week as a kid, dancing probably until I was 18. You have competitions every year, you have your recital, you have performances, so there's a lot involved with it, which is really fun for kids. They really enjoy going out and dancing for people.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/stol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064325258-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('

Steinbach’s head engineer says the Loewen Boulevard and Brandt Street intersection project has experienced some delays. Aaron Rach says all the Manitoba Hydro underground installations have been completed on that project, and work is still underway on the wastewater, sewer, and water main installations. Unfortunately, construction crews have run into some ongoing issues. “We did encounter a high volume of groundwater infiltration into the trenches that the contractor was working in. So, the city has engaged with Friesen Drillers to do some test holes to analyze the groundwater dynamics and develop a plan to temporarily de-water the area so the installation could continue.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/stol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064325258-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1648064325258]) s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorre

Dozens of motorcycles rolled into Steinbach Friday morning and stopped at Big Freight for lunch. The Rolling Barrage is an annual motorcycle ride bringing awareness to the issues that veterans face. Scott Warkentin with Big Freight says they are happy to be a part of this great cause. “This is our 4th year now actually sponsoring the Rolling Barrage, second that they've stopped in for a barbecue. They travel coast to coast, usually starting in Newfoundland and ending in Vancouver and they ride across the country to combat PTSD.” So why does Big Freight get involved? googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/stol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064325258-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1648064325258]) s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); Warkentin says “We support our veterans, we have a few [that work] here. In the past

Dozens of motorcycles rolled into Steinbach Friday morning and stopped at Big Freight for lunch. The Rolling Barrage is an annual motorcycle ride bringing awareness to the issues that veterans face. Scott Warkentin with Big Freight says they are happy to be a part of this great cause. “This is our 4th year now actually sponsoring the Rolling Barrage, second that they've stopped in for a barbecue. They travel coast to coast, usually starting in Newfoundland and ending in Vancouver and they ride across the country to combat PTSD.” So why does Big Freight get involved? googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/stol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064325258-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1648064325258]) s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); Warkentin says “We support our veterans, we have a few [that work] here. In the past

The Office of the Fire Commissioner has provided further details regarding the house fire at the corner of Elm Avenue and Elmdale Street in Steinbach this past Sunday. According to Steinbach Fire Chief Kel Toews, his crews were called to the blaze around 1 AM and the house was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. He says it took them approximately a half hour to get the fire under control. The Office of the Fire Commissioner or OFC was then called in to investigate. According to a provincial spokesperson, OFC has determined that the fire was intentionally set. Though nobody was severely injured in the blaze, a basement tenant narrowly escaped, jumping through a burning entrance after being trapped downstairs by thick smoke and flames. Chantal Delfosse shared her experience with SteinbachOnline, and you can read or listen to her recounting here. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/stol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064325258-bbm1