Kehler Holds Basketball Camp to Inspire Girls

Produced by Ayesha Badiola, CBC Manitoba

Peyton Kehler wants other teens to know the fun, friendship found on the court.

Peyton Kehler
Peyton Kehler had long wanted to host a basketball camp for teenaged girls: “There’s not enough female coaches out there that can lead by example for them.”

A weekend basketball camp designed by — and for — teenaged girls was more than just a way to hone their dribbling skills. It was a way to inspire them to stay in the game, the camp’s organizer says. Continue reading “Kehler Holds Basketball Camp to Inspire Girls”

Tina Kehler Neufeld (1928-2023)

Tina Kehler Neufeld (1928-2023)
Tina Kehler Neufeld (1928-2023)

Tina Neufeld passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Maplewood Manor in Steinbach, Manitoba with family by her side, at the age of 95.

Tina was born April 15, 1928, in the township of Mitchell, Manitoba to Henry S. & Agatha Kehler. Continue reading “Tina Kehler Neufeld (1928-2023)”

Bernard (Ben) W. Friesen (1933-2023)

Ben W Friesen
Ben W Friesen (1933-2023)

Ben W. Friesen was born in the R. M. of Hanover on August 23, 1933 to David M. and Katarina Friesen. His early life was filled with challenges, especially when his mother passed away when he was merely two years old. When he was five years old his father remarried, this was quite an adjustment for this young lad.

Ben passed away on the evening of May 25, 2023 at Rest Haven Care Home.  Continue reading “Bernard (Ben) W. Friesen (1933-2023)”

Jake Dyck (1953-2022)

Jake Dyck (1953-2022)
Jake Dyck (1953-2022)

Jake was born in Steinbach, Manitoba, in 1953 and passed away surrounded by family at Health Sciences Centre in November 21, 2022 at the age of 69.

Jake leaves behind his beloved wife of 44 years Dianne, his daughter Kassie (Nathan), sisters Helene and Anne (Don), in-laws Myrna (Ray), Andy (Paula), Barb (Ken), Lorna (Gord), Edna (Sjoerd), Richard, nieces and nephews Lisa (Dan), Leilani (Tom), Leighton (Jenna), Natasha (Jeremy), Josh, Jackie (Randy), Cara (Ken), Barry (Jodie), Andrea (Greg), Leia (Mike), Robby (Tracey), AJ, Sydney (Patrick), Mikhail, Anastasia (Brad), Victoria, Ilse (Chris), Nicolas, Eric, as well as many grand-nieces and nephews. Continue reading “Jake Dyck (1953-2022)”

Henry Peters Kehler (1931-2022)

Henry Peters Kehler (1931-2022)
Henry Peters Kehler (1931-2022)

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the passing of Henry Kehler. We are happy for him because it was the desire of his heart to go to be with Jesus for a while already.

Henry was born at home on October 24, 1931, to Henry S. and Agatha Kehler. He had an interesting life, probably unusual to many people. He never married but looked after his parents as long as was necessary.

Henry passed away on Sunday morning, November 20, 2022. Continue reading “Henry Peters Kehler (1931-2022)”

Helena Kehler Hildebrandt (1940-2022)

Helen Kehler Hildebrandt1940-2022
Helen Kehler Hildebrandt
1940-2022

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Helen Kehler Hildebrandt passed away peacefully at Bethesda Place in Steinbach, Manitoba.

Helen Hildebrandt was born on March 5, 1940 in Steinbach to Helena and David S. Kehler. She completed her education at a small country school outside of Steinbach before marrying her husband, Bill, on August 2, 1958. Continue reading “Helena Kehler Hildebrandt (1940-2022)”

Brennan Peters awarded Journeyman of the Year Award

Penn-Co carpenter garners provincial award
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Penn-Co carpenter garners provincial award
Penn-Co carpenter garners provincial award

A 26-year-old tradesperson who is already a decade into his carpentry career won a provincial award Nov. 2, capping off a banner year that saw him become a certified journeyperson and a father too.

Brennen Peters was named rural journeyperson of the year at the 16th annual Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction. Continue reading “Brennan Peters awarded Journeyman of the Year Award”