Daisy Woelk

6 days ago | steinbachonline.com | Daisy Woelk

The school year may be winding down, but the heat is ramping up—with a heat blast last week, and temperatures heading into the upper 20s later this week. As those summery highs start to take effect in the southeast, the Hanover and Seine River school divisions are sharing how they keep their students and staff cool. Summer heat is not as black and white as winter cold, with numerous factors influencing condition assessments.

1 week ago | steinbachonline.com | Daisy Woelk

A unique survey will soon make its way to families and staff in the Seine River School Division (SRSD), as leadership looks to form a multi-year strategic plan. Colin Campbell, the division's superintendent, says this is no ordinary survey. Rather, it uses a platform called ThoughtExchange, and includes an open-ended question for participants. Comments are received in real time, Campbell explains, and can be rated using a five-star system.

1 week ago | steinbachonline.com | Daisy Woelk

The Seine River School Division (SRSD) is grateful for how the community has responded to news of a measles case at one of its high schools. On Friday, the province sent out a notification stating that people at Collège Lorette Collegiate on May 12 between 8:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. may have been exposed to the disease. "It was definitely unnerving, and I acknowledged that with our families," says Colin Campbell, superintendent of the SRSD.

1 week ago | steinbachonline.com | Daisy Woelk

Traffic has slowed down just outside the Clearspring Centre in Steinbach, as it completes construction on one of its exit lanes. The mall says it is redoing the lane which leaves the centre onto Highway 12. It notes the entrance lane remains open. It expects the work to be completed in one day, and advises motorists to use the Park Road mall exits until construction wraps up. "Thanks for your patience with this repair," the mall says in a Facebook post.

1 week ago | steinbachonline.com | Daisy Woelk

Floral arrangements sit artfully in green nests, with the golden glow of candlelight spilling onto white-clothed tables. Music from a string quartet wafts on warm air, accompanied by the happy hum of good company. Then a mouthwatering burst of aroma peels into the room, and eager eyes scan the space in anticipation of a hearty community meal.