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This is the current conditions weather report for Steinbach. The report was made 83 minutes ago, at 01:00 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 7.4 kilometers per hour / 5 miles per hour from the southwest (210°). The temperature was -7°C / 19°F, with a dew-point at -7°C / 19°F. The temperature felt like -10°C / 14°F. The relative humidity was 58%.

Steinbach is a city of approximately 9,227 people (2001) 10,500 people (2004 est), in the province of Manitoba, Canada a short distance from the capital Winnipeg. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in Manitoba, with a population growth of 8.8% between the last two census periods.

Steinbach has a campus of Red River College and a Christian college, Steinbach Bible College.

Persons of Mennonite descent continue to form a majority in Steinbach, although immigration to the area (especially from Germany) is rapidly increasing. In 2003 Steinbach residents narrowly voted in a local referendum to end liquor prohibition.

Steinbach is located 61 kilometres from Winnipeg. This distance is comprised of four-lane divided highway. Highway 12 connects Steinbach with the United States border, as well as the Trans-Canada Highway. Steinbach is also served by Grey Goose Bus Lines. Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is less than a one hour drive from Steinbach.

Steinbach is home to the Eastman Selects ice hockey team that plays in the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League. It is also home to the Eastman Raiders Football Club of the Manitoba Minor Football Association Soccer is becoming very popular in the area. The teams compete from all over. The Minor Hockey program is also thriving. At the moment it is the most popular sport for young people and constantly growing. The name of the hockey team is the Millers, because of the famous mill in the museum.

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