Weekly newspaper in Steinbach, Man., purchased by Winnipeg Free Press owner

The Carillon weekly newspaper and Derksen Printers Ltd. in Steinbach, Man., have been acquired by FP Newspapers Inc. which indirectly has a controlling stake in the Winnipeg Free Press and Brandon Sun. Derksen Printers Ltd., a family-owned business that traces its history in Steinbach to 1936, produces numerous weekly and monthly publications in rural Manitoba including the Carillon. It employs about 50 people.
"We believe there's a solid business base, and a motivated group of employees who we look forward to working with to grow the business in this very important part of the province," said Dan Koshowski, FP's chief financial officer.