It would be an understatement to say the past two years have been challenging for Providence University College. Recent decisions at both the federal and provincial level have trickled down, requiring the faith-based school to make major budget cuts.

On March 12, hundreds of supporters filled the banquet hall of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for the annual Joy Smith Foundation (JSF) fundraising gala.

With temperatures rising, the Town of Niverville is reminding residents that the province will soon announce spring weight restrictions on local roads. These restrictions are set annually as a means to protect infrastructure during the thawing season. 

It’s been almost a year since owners Travis and Danielle Wiebe showed up for work at 88 Carats Co. only to find the place ransacked and around $300,000 in valuable merchandise missing. It was a first for this couple after 26 years in the jewellery business.

Providence University College president Dr. Kenton Anderson has announced his intention to retire. His official last day will be May 31, 2027, allowing him one more year in the position before passing the baton.

For immigrants landing in a new country, finding community is among the greatest imperatives. From there, all other steps can fall into place. That’s the premise underlying Eastman Immigrant Services, founded in 1999 as a program through the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce. This non-profit currently has two offices in Steinbach.