A year of resilience, growth, and unexpected events: Most read stories of 2024 – SteinbachOnline.com [Video]

From heroic acts and community celebrations to controversial policies and unexpected challenges, 2024 was a year that kept southeastern Manitoba talking and reading. Highlights included dramatic weather events, a divisive new store policy, bold development plans, and local heroes stepping up in times of crisis. These were some of the SteinbachOnline stories you read the most this past year.

Shoppers Drug Mart addressed thefts with policy changeEarlier in 2024, a surge in thefts led Shoppers Drug Mart in Steinbach to introduce a policy barring unaccompanied minors from entering the store. The decision generated significant community discussion.

Pharmacist warned against popular supplement after health scareA Steinbach woman’s health scare prompted a local pharmacist to warn the public against using the Umary supplement earlier this year. The incident underscored the importance of consulting medical professionals before trying unverified health products.

Winter weather predictions divided forecasters2024 saw conflicting winter forecasts, with The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicting a cold and snowy season, while Environment Canada anticipated a warmer yet snowier winter than …