http://www.steinbach.cahttp://www.steinbach.ca/news/ City of Steinbach News Feed en-us Mon, 6 Sep 2010 2:29:34 CST http://www.steinbach.ca/news/?recid=297
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While the creation of the ice surfaces is always an exciting time for hockey, ringette and skating enthusiasts, the installation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in each of the arenas is also welcome news. An AED is a portable electronic device that can be attached to someone who is suffering a heart attack. The AED automatically diagnoses the potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation in a patient and, if necessary, will administer a shock to reestablish an effective heart rhythm. Statistics show that when an AED is used immediately together with CPR, chances of survival increase by about 75 percent over just doing CPR alone.

The AEDs were installed in the lobbies of the arenas earlier this week. The City wishes to thank the Steinbach Legion for providing funding for one of the AEDs earlier this year.
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Left to Right: Russ Dyck, Adam Guenther, Menno Lepp, Mayor Goertzen, Scott Masterson]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 2:29:34 CST http://www.steinbach.ca/news/?recid=294
In addition to these replacement trees, 12 Green Alders, 44 Brandon Elms and 300 Donald Wyman Lilacs are being planted. Many of the trees have been planted at the Heritage and Memorial Cemeteries, Deerfield Park, and along Giesbrecht Street, behind Barkman Concrete. The 300 Lilacs will be planted at the west end of the Steinbach Soccer Park.


(Eleven City Parks summer staff work together to put in the Elm trees along Giesbrecht Street)






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We had a great summer, with the highlights being the Ball Hockey day and the Skateboard BMX Craze camp. We had a really great group of kids, tremendous weather, and we were very fortunate once again to work with Kyle Friesen (Skatepark Director from Youth for Christ) who brings so much expertise and fun to our camp. We are already looking forward to next summer!

About 24 kids participated in the rec camps this summer.

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The goal of Council is to equip our city with infrastructure for the long-term and projects such as the Landfill expansion are integral to keeping our city progressive and operating efficiently, said Mayor Goertzen.

Our Solid Waste Department has been looking forward to this day for two years, said Wallman. It has been greatly anticipated and we look forward to offering all the patrons of our landfill a first-class facility for the next twenty years.

Steinbachs Class 1 Solid Waste Disposal Ground Development project consists of two phases. The first phase involves the development of a new solid waste collection site, while the second phase involves the decommissioning of the old active landfill site on the same lot at a total estimated cost of $3.5 million. Waste diversion programs that will benefit from the expansion include wood chipping, composting, and metal, tires, used oil, and white goods diversion and recycling programs.

The first phase of this project is expected to be completed by the end of November 2010.

The City has owned and operated a solid waste landfill site at its present location since 1956. Use of this site was provided to surrounding municipalities in 1995 as their smaller landfill sites were closed down and decommissioned. Steinbach currently accepts solid waste from four municipalities, which results in the collection of 27,500 tonnes of waste annually. This site services a population base of 35,000 people in southeastern Manitoba and is one of only 13 Class 1 solid waste disposal sites in the province.
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Today was a special day for nine kids, ages 5-12, from the Steinbach Arts Councils Summer Arts Day Camp entitled, Discover Why and How. The group made their way over to the City of Steinbachs water tower and water treatment facility this morning where Waterworks Department Head, Mike Heppner provided them with a first-hand look at where their water comes from and how it is treated for their use. Heppner explained various aspects of the City's water system, including how the water tower holds 450,000 gallons of water and is154 feet tall. When he asked if any of the kids knew why there was a light on top, ayoung girl quickly answered correctly, so that airplanes see it at night! Heppner said, It was encouraging to see the kids interest in being water stewards, which includes small things like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth. The kids faces and questions during the tour showed their interest and excitement about the new things they were learning.






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Progress is being made on the tennis courts as well. The former playing surface has been removed and crews are leveling thearea to get ready for concrete resurfacing. The goal is to have the courts ready for use by the end of August.

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