Local News

Steinbach RCMP are investigating a recent incident involving the theft of cigarettes from a local convenience store. Police are now asking the public to help identify the suspect who was caught on security footage.

The City of Steinbach continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic closely. Due to the increased number of cases in the community, and in the best interest of city employees and residents, the city is announcing some public closures.

RCMP are stressing to the the public that participating in any type of large gathering at this time is a contravention of the Public Health Orders currently in place by the Province of Manitoba. Contravening these orders puts people at risk, and we all have a role to play in keeping Manitobans safe.

One individual in the Steinbach area, who attended a church service just outside of the city, has been fined after attending a large church gathering in direct violation of public health orders. The province said that this fine as well as many more are part of ongoing enforcement efforts to protect Manitobans from the spread of COVID-19.

A Steinbach area man is facing charges after RCMP seized a sawed-off shotgun resulting from a recent search warrant execution.

Steinbach RCMP are currently investigating a theft incident where a motorcycle had been stolen from a residence in Steinbach, Manitoba.

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) has concluded its investigation into the deployment of a “less lethal” firearm by Steinbach RCMP in response to a report of a parental child abduction.

Public health officials advise that starting Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Hanover School Division and surrounding schools will move to Critical (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System and move to teacher-led remote learning at home.

As sweeping COVID-19 restrictions took effect this past week, the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to stay safe, follow provincial health orders and support local as best they can.

The actions on display in Steinbach yesterday were incredibly unfortunate, dangerous and wrong. The message from Dr. Brent Roussin and our government has been clear – we need every Manitoban to follow the direction of public health officials so we can get our COVID numbers under control.