Judy Peters

Steinbach

Writer at SteinbachOnline.com

Mother, advocate, writer, photographer, sports fan. The world is my playground and my classroom.

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Articles

City of Steinbach moves ahead with $132 million wastewater project

1 week ago | steinbachonline.com | Judy Peters

Steinbach city council has approved a resolution to apply for more than $66 million in federal funding to help pay for major wastewater infrastructure upgrades. The application will be submitted through the direct delivery stream of the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF), a federal program designed to support municipal infrastructure related to housing growth. The total estimated cost of the project is $132,475,000.
City supports more multifamily homes in Steinbach

1 week ago | steinbachonline.com | Judy Peters

The City of Steinbach is working to make housing more affordable by allowing more apartment buildings and multi-unity homes to be built through rezoning decisions. At a recent city council meeting, Mayor Earl Funk suggested that it could work well for Steinbach to grow outward as well as upward. Constructing taller buildings to make better use of land while also encouraging more development toward the outer areas of the city.
City says mowing matters as weed bylaw takes effect

1 week ago | steinbachonline.com | Judy Peters

As the weather warms and lawns begin to green, the City of Steinbach is reminding residents to keep weeds under control — or risk facing fines or fees. Each spring, the City designates its bylaw officer as the official noxious weeds inspector. Deputy Mayor Michael Zwaagstra says while most Steinbach property owners maintain their yards well, there are rules in place to ensure everyone does their part to prevent unsightly overgrowth.
Steinbach curlers earn medals to close out junior season

1 week ago | steinbachonline.com | Judy Peters

Steinbach’s junior curlers closed out the 2024-25 season with strong performances at two major events in Winnipeg — the Curl Canada RockFest skills competition and the annual junior season wind-up bonspiel. The Curl Canada RockFest Man-Sask event wrapped up Saturday after three days of competition. Nearly 100 U15 curlers from across the Prairies gathered for the individual skills challenge, and Steinbach had seven curlers qualify for the event.
Spring temperatures this weekend but snow possible by Monday

1 week ago | steinbachonline.com | Judy Peters

Southern Manitoba is getting a spring preview this weekend, with sunshine and mild temperatures expected through Saturday — but rain, wind and even a touch of snow could return by Sunday night. Stephen Berg, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, says the warm-up is thanks to a front that moved in from the west. “A warm front just came over the southern part of the province from west to east,” said Berg.
Jake Epp Library asks city for substantial increase in annual grant

1 week ago | steinbachonline.com | Judy Peters

The Jake Epp Library board is asking the City of Steinbach to provide more funding as it works to restore public services and deal with operational challenges, including staffing shortages and safety concerns. At a recent Strategic Priorities Committee meeting, the board and Library Director Aubrey Walker outlined a number of growing needs. These include overdue technology upgrades, new cleaning equipment, AED replacement, worn-out furniture, and improved lighting in the library’s parking lot.
City of Steinbach optimistic about role in future RCMP negotiations

2 weeks ago | steinbachonline.com | Judy Peters

The City of Steinbach is hopeful that upcoming collective bargaining negotiations between the federal government and the RCMP will better reflect the financial challenges municipalities face when paying for police services. Mayor Earl Funk says a letter sent by city council to the federal Minister of Public Safety in January has been met with a constructive response.
Eden and Steinbach Community Outreach unveil $22M affordable housing proposal

2 weeks ago | steinbachonline.com | Judy Peters

Two organizations with deep roots in social support work are hoping to bring a new affordable housing project to Steinbach that also directly supports tenants’ mental health needs. Eden Health Care Services and Steinbach Community Outreach (SCO) presented a joint proposal to Steinbach City Council this week, outlining a collaborative effort that aims to provide permanent, affordable housing with wraparound mental health services for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Strong season at Steinbach Curling Club with hopes for national events

2 weeks ago | steinbachonline.com | Judy Peters

The 2024-2025 curling season has officially wrapped up at the Steinbach Curling Club, and President Cody Bergen says it was one of their strongest years in recent memory. Junior and stick curling leagues see major growth “We had a very good season this year,” says Bergen. “Most of our leagues were up. Our junior leagues and our stick curling leagues did very well this year.” Bergen highlighted the junior program as a major success. “It’s been the largest it’s been in a long time,” he says.
Multi-family plan proposed for corner lot on Henry Street

2 weeks ago | steinbachonline.com | Judy Peters

Steinbach City Council has taken the first step toward allowing a new six-unit residential building on Henry Street. Public hearing to follow for corner lot multi-family development Steinbach City Council has approved first reading of By-Law 2262, a proposed zoning change that would allow for a new six-unit residential building at 286 Henry Street. The property, located at the corner of Henry Street and Loewen Boulevard, is currently zoned “RLD” Residential Low Density.