CILT (Steinbach, MB)

CILT-FM, operating at 96.7 FM and known as Mix 96, is a radio station that offers a hot adult contemporary and classic hits format, much like CKNO-FM in Edmonton. Located in Steinbach, Manitoba, it caters to listeners in southeastern Manitoba, including areas as far as Winnipeg. The station started its journey in 1998, initially broadcasting an adult contemporary format under the name Lite 96.7. Today, it is owned by Golden West Broadcasting and, as of 2006, has transitioned to a mix of adult contemporary and variety hits, rebranding itself as MIX 96.

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Whiteshell Provincial Park closure announced for Thursday

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

Our province has announced the closure of Whiteshell Provincial Park. The move will happen Thursday due to extreme fire conditions in eastern Manitoba and out of an abundance of caution to help ensure the safety of Manitoba. It says all access to Whiteshell Provincial Park will be restricted beginning at 9 am.
Police recover two bodies from Lac du Bonnet wildfire

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

Police have recovered the bodies of two adults, believed to have died as the result of wildfires in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet. On Wednesday at approximately 9:15 am, Lac du Bonnet RCMP recovered two bodies, believed to be an adult male and adult female, just off Wendigo Road. It is believed that both adults succumbed to injuries sustained in the wildfire. RCMP were made aware on Tuesday that these individuals were trapped in the fire.
Manitoba broadens measles vaccine eligibility

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

Manitoba is broadening eligibility for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. This comes as the result of the number of measles cases continuing to rise in our province. Vaccine eligibility now includes infants from six months to under 12 months of age, living in Southern Health-Sante Sud and the Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority.
Fire destroys home near Grunthal

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

A home near Grunthal was torched by flames on Tuesday. Hanover Fire Chief Paul Wiebe says his crews were called out at 5:20 pm to a structure fire 1.5 miles southeast of Grunthal. He notes firefighters arrived to find flames coming through the roof. "The structure was fully involved," he says. According to Wiebe, the homeowner was able to safely vacate the home, along with a dog. He notes there were no injuries. "Quite a stubborn fire though," says Wiebe.
Zhoda man faces impaired driving charges after weekend rollover

1 day ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

A man from Zhoda has been arrested for impaired driving following a crash over the weekend that resulted in one person being flown to hospital. On Saturday, shortly after midnight, Emerson RCMP responded to a side-by-side rollover in the Rural Municipality of Stuartburn. Officers responded immediately along with Emergency Medical Services and the local fire department. Police say the passenger of the side-by-side, a 19-year-old male from the RM of St. Andrews was ejected.
Rain needed to ease fire threat in southeast

2 days ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

A spokesperson for Manitoba Wildfire Service says we need a good soaking rain to change the current situation in our province. Kristin Hayward is Assistant Deputy Minister, responsible for the Wildfire Service. She says the weather this week has created very challenging conditions. "We have hot, hot weather right now," says Hayward.
Province orders more evacuations in the Whiteshell

2 days ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

Our province has issued a mandatory evacuation order for several areas in South and North Whiteshell.
More cottagers on standby for evacuation in the Whiteshell

2 days ago | steinbachonline.com | Shannon Dueck

More cottagers in the Whiteshell have been told to be ready for an evacuation order, as the result of an active wildfire burning near Ingolf, Ontario. According to our province, an evacuation preparedness advisory has been issued for cottagers on the north side of West Hawk Lake, as well as Caddy Lake, Florence Lake, and Nora Lake. Residents in these areas are strongly encouraged to be ready for an evacuation, should conditions get worse.
Dr. Digvir S. Jayas will be invested into the Order of Manitoba

2 days ago | steinbachonline.com | Glenda-Lee Allan Vossler

A distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba will be invested into the Order of Manitoba this summer. Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, an engineer and agrologist, has received multiple awards for his 30-year research and teaching career. He conducts research related to drying, handling and storing of grains and oilseeds and digital image processing for grading and processing operations in the Agri-Food industry.
PEI MP Heath MacDonald takes on the role of Agriculture Minister

3 days ago | steinbachonline.com | Glenda-Lee Allan Vossler

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his new cabinet today. One of the new faces at the cabinet table will be 59 year old Heath MacDonald an MP from Prince Edward Island, as he takes on the role of Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister. MacDonald was first elected as an MP in 2021 after previously serving in the Provincial Legislature Kody Blois, who was appointed ag minister in early March following Carney's leadership win i was left out of cabinet.