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City of Steinbach
The Steinbach Millennium Clock Tower in downtown Steinbach
Official seal of City of SteinbachSeal
Country	Canada
Province	Manitoba
Region	Eastman
Established	1874
Government
• City Mayor	Chris Goertzen
• Governing Body	Steinbach City Council
• MP (Provencher)	Vic Toews
• MLA (Steinbach)	Kelvin Goertzen
Area
• Total	25.57 km (9.87 sq mi)
Elevation	268 m (879 ft)
Population
• Total	11,066
• Density	432.8/km (1,121/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Website	City of Steinbach

Steinbach is a city of approx. 13,000 people (2009 est.) in the province of Manitoba, Canada, a short distance from the capital Winnipeg. It is the fastest-growing city in Manitoba, with a population growth of 19.9% between the 2001 and the 2006 census periods, which places it as the fifth largest community in Manitoba. The city is also a short distance west from Sandilands Provincial Forest.

History

Steinbach (meaning "Stony Brook" in German) was founded in 1874 by German-speaking Mennonite settlers from Russia. The Mennonite Heritage Village museum, located in the city, provides a glimpse at the life of these settlers through a reconstructed village and interpretive displays. Its Dutch windmill, which was rebuilt (with help from Dutch millwrights) after the 1972 replica was destroyed by arson in 2001, is a recognized symbol of the city. Steinbach is known as "The Automobile City"; in 1914 the first Ford automobile dealer in Western Canada was established here.

In 2003 Steinbach residents narrowly voted in a local referendum to end liquor prohibition. Steinbach made the news again in 2004 when Miriam Toews published her best-selling novel A Complicated Kindness, which satirized the city under an alternate name.

Economy

As the economic centre of Southeastern Manitoba, service/retail industries employ the majority of the working population. Large manufacturing plants, especially those operated by Biovail and Loewen Windows (which is also based in Steinbach) also create a significant number of jobs. Agriculture, the traditional industry in the region, continues to dominate the economy as well.

Transportation

Access

Steinbach is located 50 kilometres to the south-east of Winnipeg. Half this distance is covered by the Trans-Canada Highway East, the other half by Highway #12 South, both are four-lane divided Highways. Highway 12 South is single lane and connects Steinbach with the United States border at Sprague, Manitoba. Steinbach is also served by Grey Goose Bus Lines. Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is less than a one hour drive from Steinbach.

Airports

The City Of Steinbach owns and maintains a federally licensed airport (Steinbach Airport). The main runway is 914 m in length by 23 m in width (3000 ft x 75 ft) and has an asphalt surface. The runway is serviced with lighting and a beacon for night-time use. Fuel and servicing are available on site and are provided through the Steinbach Flying Club. The airport also features aircraft tie-downs, a heated lounge building and restroom facilities.

Additionally, Harv's Air Service operates a private airfield to the south of the city (Steinbach (South) Airport). The main runway is 945 m in length by 30 m in width (3100 ft x 100 ft) and has an asphalt and turf surface. An additional runway measuring 559 m in length by 30 m in width (1835 ft x 100 ft) intersects the main runway to the north.

Education

Steinbach is part of the Hanover School Division. Three elementary schools Woodlawn, Southwood and Elmdale provide education from kindergarten through Grade 6. Grades 7 through 9 are currently provided by Steinbach Christian High School and Steinbach Junior High School. Hanover School District plans to construct an additional middle school by 2010 and run both schools from grade 5 through 9. Steinbach Regional Secondary School provides grades 10 through 12 for Steinbach and the surrounding region. In addition, Steinbach has a private high and junior high school, Steinbach Christian High School. Steinbach has a campus of Red River College and a Christian college, Steinbach Bible College.

Media

Steinbach oldest media outlet is the Carillon News, an award-winning weekly newspaper that covers the news of Southeastern Manitoba. Steinbach is also home to two radio stations run by Golden West Broadcasting. AM 1250 is an easy listening station, while Mix 96.7 FM plays current and classic hits.

Sports

Steinbach is home to the Steinbach Pistons ice hockey team that plays in the Manitoba Junior "A" Hockey League. It is also home to the Eastman Raiders football club of the Manitoba Minor Football Association. Steinbach is home to the Steinbach Storm Softball Association.

Soccer is becoming increasingly popular in the area, and currently has more kids in the soccer program than any other sport. "The Links at Quarry Oaks" is a four-star golf course just a few miles northeast of Steinbach. "Steinbach Fly-in Golf Course" is a picturesque 18 hole course, adjacent to the local airport.

Notable residents

• Julian Austin (musician), country musician
• Scott Bairstow, actor
• Jake Epp, politician
• Patrick Friesen, poet
• Kelvin Goertzen, MLA
• Allison Hossack, actress
• The Pets, rock band
• Miriam Toews, novelist
• Vic Toews, Federal Treasury Board President
• The Undecided, pop-punk band
• Erich Vogt, physicist
• The Waking Eyes, alternative rock band
• Ian White, Professional hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

References

1. "Community Highlights for Steinbach". Statistics Canada. 2006. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
2. "Population and dwelling counts, for urban areas, 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data". Statistics Canada. 2006. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
3. "Highlights of the June 20, 2006 Regular Board Meeting". Hanover School Division. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
4. Steinbach Christian High School

External links

• City of Steinbach Website
• Statistics Canada 2001 Community Profile - Steinbach, Manitoba
• Steinbach on Google Maps

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