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”

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”

Karmen Lacey Peters (2005-2022)

Karmen Peters (2005-2022)
Karmen Peters (2005-2022)

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. Karmen Lacey Peters passed on April 10th, 2022. She was 16 years old and a student at Ste Anne Collegiate.

Karmen was born on June 7th, 2005 at Ste Anne Hospital. From the moment she was born everyone fell in love with her. Her captivating smile brightened everyone’s day while her carefree laugh drew everyone closer to her. As she grew, her magnetic personality just made her all the more endearing to the people who had the fortune to spend time with her. Continue reading “Karmen Lacey Peters (2005-2022)”

Susan Giesbrecht Kehler Reimer (1931-2021)

Susan Giesbrecht Kehler Riemer (1931-2021)
Susan Giesbrecht Kehler Reimer (1931-2021)

Susie Reimer (Kehler, née Giesbrecht) passed away peacefully at the Vernon Restholm, December 14th, 2021. Sue was born on February 21, 1931 in Steinbach, Manitoba. She spent much of her life across the continent, living in Manitoba, Alberta, Minnesota, and British Columbia.

She was a supportive sister to Bill Giesbrecht, Johnny Giesbrecht, Ann Krahn, Kay Bell (predeceased), and Mary Giesbrecht (predeceased); wife and partner to Henry Kehler (married 1950, predeceased), and Cornie Reimer (married 2006, predeceased); loving mother to Robert (Geanne), Larry (Cheryl), Elaine, and Russell (predeceased); kind step-mother to Lorna (Marty) Dickau, Trish (Barry) Dyck, Don (Jaclyn) Reimer, and Jim (Corine) Reimer; doting grandmother to Marcus, Angela, Rebecca, Nathaniel, and Jonathan; and, a pampering great grandmother of many step-grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Continue reading “Susan Giesbrecht Kehler Reimer (1931-2021)”

Lake County man battling cancer fixes computers for families in need

 

by FOX35 Orlando

A Lake County man has been dedicating his time and money to fix laptops and help families in need — all while he battles cancer.

Larry Kehler, better known as “Fox,” spends his days fixing laptops for people in his community. The project started several months ago when he reached out to a neighborhood Facebook group asking people in the area to give him their old laptops. Then, he fixed the computers and donated them. He had several families with children who were learning virtually reach out to him for help.

“We would like to homeschool, but we have one computer and it’s broken and we have three kids. Can you help?” Kehler said. Continue reading “Lake County man battling cancer fixes computers for families in need”

Maria Kehler Giesbrecht (1927-2020)

Maria Kehler Giesbrecht (1927-2020)
Maria Kehler Giesbrecht (1927-2020)

It is with deep sadness that we say farewell to our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Maria Giesbrecht (nee Kehler). Following a period of declining health, Maria passed away on December 5, 2020 at West Park Manor PCH in Winnipeg at the age of 93 years.

Maria was born June 20, 1927 on the family farm near Randolph (Chortitz), Manitoba, the first-born daughter of David S. Kehler and Helena Stoesz Kehler. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Isaac Giesbrecht (2010), six brothers and one sister. Continue reading “Maria Kehler Giesbrecht (1927-2020)”

Edgar’s Veal, Popular in Steinbach!

Many southeastern Manitobans have fond memories of enjoying the good food and warm hospitality at Edgar’s Diner. For all those in the Berliner Kehler Clan who enjoy a great tasting deal, that should leave none in the shadows, you’ll find  that this week’s special at Main Bread & Butter is Edgar’s famous veal cutlettes (complete with sauce!) for $24.99.

Main Bread & Butter Company at 253 Main Street, Steinbach,  provides good food and a friendly smile to an ever growing customer base. Main Bread & Butter carries an extensive selection of local products, fresh produce, grocery items, frozen foods, deli meats, cheeses, breads and carefully curated specialty items.

Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy this local favourite for supper today!

Mary Toews Kehler (1938-2018)

 

Mary Toews Kehler (1938-2018)
Mary Toews Kehler (1938-2018)

Unexpectedly, with family by her side, Mary Kehler (nee Toews), 79, passed away peacefully early Tuesday, June 19th, 2018, at Bethesda Regional Health Centre.

She is survived by Stan, her loving husband of 56 years, two daughters Laura (Ken) Plett children Jeremy and Kara; Valerie (Mark) Reimer children Jonah and Jerica; two sons Brad (Pam) children Graeme and Peyton; Chad (Neve) his daughter Jade and her daughter Rynn. Continue reading “Mary Toews Kehler (1938-2018)”