Steinbach Approves Mystery Retailer By Marianne Curtis The rumor mill is flying rampant that Walmart is planning to set up shop in Steinbach after the City of Steinbach recently approved several variation orders at Clearspring Mall.
While the City of Steinbach has yet to confirm who is developing the property to the north of the mall, they did admit that a number of improvements are expected in the area. At a recent public hearing the City of Steinbach approved
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Woodridge Inn Destroyed by Fire
Fire crews look for hotspots while what is left of the Woodridge Inn still smoulders 13 hours after the blaze started.
By Marianne Curtis Residents in Woodridge are mourning the loss of the community’s main meeting place after an early morning fire destroyed a popular eating spot on December 13. Officials at the RM of Piney confirmed that the Woodridge Inn near Woodridge was destroyed by fire early in the morning. Twenty fire fighters from three volunteer fire departments responded to the blaze which started about 12:30 am, but the structure was fully engulfed by the time fire crews arrived. Witnesses say flames were shooting 30 feet into the air.
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