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News & Events
August 26, 2010
Seeding was completed and the irrigation was turned on today at the newly graded football field in A.D. Penner Park. The lines, installed by Image Sprinkler and Sod, use water from the park&rsqu
August 25, 2010
The ice went in last week at the Centennial Arena in Steinbach, and Parks staff finished painting the logos on the ice this week. The T.G. Smith Arena ice will be completed within the next couple of weeks.
August 23, 2010
Tennis enthusiasts will be happy to know the courts at the corner of Lumber Avenue and Third Street are back in commission as of today. Mayor Chris Goertzen joined long-time community tennis players Menno Lepp, Sco
August 18, 2010
The City’s Parks and Rec summer crew are hard at work planting trees these days. Landscape Technician, Joyce Purchase, said many of the trees being planted are replacing ones that did not survive the past winter. T
August 17, 2010
Every year, the City's Parks & Recreation Department offers a number of summer rec camps. This year, the two camps offered were Multisport/Game and Skate/BMX Craze. Jason Peters, Recreation Programme
August 17, 2010
Yesterday evening, the Manitoba Municipal Board heard evidence both for and against the Jake Epp Public Library expansion project. Around 170 people came out to the hearing at the Steinbach 55 Plus Centre which las
August 12, 2010
A sod-turning ceremony took place today to mark the start of Steinbach’s Class 1 Solid Waste Disposal Ground Development project. Mayor Chris Goertzen was joined by Councillor Michael Zwaagstra, Chris Wiebe of Wieb
August 11, 2010
Image Sprinkler and Sod is working on installing the irrigation lines at the newly graded football field at A.D. Penner Park this week. Crews have completed the digging of a line from the park’s pond to the playing
August 6, 2010
Today was a special day for nine kids, ages 5-12, from the S
July 20, 2010
Playground goers will notice some new signs at playgrounds around the city. Parks and Rec Department Head, Russ Dyck explains that fourteen signs listing safety guidelines have been installed in the city’s pla
July 20, 2010
City Parks Department staff are working on installing a wrought iron fence around the Memorial Cemetery at the corner of Brandt Street and McKenzie Avenue. The concrete foundation work was completed last week and City st
July 19, 2010
Despite the excessive amount of rain the community has received this summer, Ernie Klassen, Steinbach's Community Gardening Coordinator, says the community gardeners remain optimistic and are making t
July 14, 2010
Public notice is hereby given that the City of Steinbach intends to conduct adult mosquito control (Ground-based ultra low volume spraying) because of the high numbers of mosquitoes found in Steinbach. Intent is fo
July 15, 2010
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BY-LAW 1882
The Council of the City of Steinbach, under the authority of the Planning Act, will hold a Public Meeting at the Council Chambers, Steinbach City Hall, 225 R
July 9, 2010
Following an outpouring of hometown pride from coast to coast, Kraft Canada and TSN announced the Top 20 communities selected as finalists for the Kraft Celebration Tour, including Pinawa and Steinbach as the Manitoba co
July 6, 2010
Tennis players may be a little bored for the next month or so, but three brand new playing surfaces should hopefully make up for it. City Parks and Rec staff began taking down the fencing around the tennis cou
July 6, 2010
Property tax statements for Steinbach have been mailed and are due September 30th, 2010.
Tax statements are mailed to the current owners at time of printing. It is the property owners’ responsibilit
July 2, 2010
All of the comments heard so far have been overwhelmingly positive regarding Steinbach's Canada Day Celebration this year. The location was moved to the Steinbach Soccer Park, a large area which accommodates thousa
June 30, 2010
Ever wonder what 3000 cupcakes look like? This afternoon, the Canada Day cupcakes for tomorrow’s celebration at the Steinbach Soccer Park were delivered to City Hall. Come to the soccer park, located beside Southla
June 30, 2010
The City of Steinbach was pleased to receive notice this week that the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, had approved a grant in the amount of $166,667 to help the City expand its walking path system to
June 29, 2010
This summer, several elementary school classes from Landmark, New Bothwell, Mitchell, and Steinbach have been having fun touring the Steinbach Landfill.
Solid Waste Department Head Eldon Wallma
June 25, 2010
The City of Steinbach is looking forward to hosting a larger celebration in honour of Canada this July 1st, thanks in large part to a grant from the Government of Canada’s Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate
June 23, 2010
Sewer & Watermain Renewals
The Cedar Crescent watermain pipe renewal project has been completed and the watermain was put in service on June 22. Residential hookups will take place th
June 16, 2010
The City of Steinbach is looking forward to a different Canada Day celebration this year. Not only have the fireworks been moved to the Steinbach Soccer Park (beside Southland Church on Highway 52), but the
June 17, 2010
Steinbach's Parks and Rec staff have begun mosquito larviciding this week. Parks and Rec Department Head, Russ Dyck, explains that they use an environmentally friendly product, which is a granular substance
June 10, 2010
The stats from yesterday's Oil Recycling Day are in. The Steinbach Landfill took in 7,942 litres of used oil and distributed 1,200 litres of new oil. In addition to the oil, 293 kgs of used filters and 2
June 9, 2010
The smiles on their faces say it all... kids are loving the field trips to the Steinbach Firehall! This week and next, Deputy Fire Chief, Don Smith, is having fun showing kids the Firehall and teach
June 7, 2010
June 9, 2010 will mark one year since volunteers took their first shift as part of the Citizens On Patrol Program (COPP) in Steinbach and feedback has been very positive.
Currently patrolling about f
May 28, 2010
Tickets for the Summer In The City festival on June 18 & 19 2010, are now on sale. A variety of ticket options are available including rush seating and VIP seating for both Friday night’s performance
May 18, 2010
There are small signs that it is coming – soil in the planters along Main Street has been worked; mulch has been added to the boulevard shrubs; and the hanging flower baskets are growing and waiting in the greenhou
May 12, 2010
The announcement has finally been made! Canadian Hall of Fame Rock Band LOVERBOY will headline Steinbach's second Summer in the City Festival, June 18 & 19. Loverboy takes the stage Saturday night as part
May 12, 2010
The City of Steinbach will be celebrating Arbour Day this week by encouraging future generations to be environmentally responsible through tree planting.
Joyce Purchase, Landscape Technician wit
May 10, 2010
The City's 2010 Household Hazardous Waste Day saw the largest participation since its beginning in 2006. About 560 vehicles came through to drop off hazardous waste this past saturday. The next highest number wa
May 6, 2010
A recognition ceremony took place today at Steinbach’s City Hall to mark the City’s becoming a StormReady pilot community. As part of a pilot project initiated by the province of Manitoba, Steinbach is the fi
May 4, 2010
The City is very pleased with the progress of the sewer and watermain pipe replacement on Henry Street. The major work of replacing the pipes will be completed next week, with the resurfacing of Henry Street finished
April 30, 2010
May 2 – 8, 2010 is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada and, for the second year in a row, the City of Steinbach is recognizing the week with a major event.
Most Steinbach and area residents can re
April 26, 2010
The City wishes to thank all the volunteers who came out to participate in the Annual Pick Up & Walk Community Clean-up event this past Saturday. Around 1000 volunteers showed up to clean up the entire city
April 21, 2010
City Council gave third reading to an updated animal control bylaw at council meeting yesterday. The revised bylaw provides clear definitions and regulations regarding the ownership and care of dogs, cats, and
April 19, 2010
The 5th annual “Pick up and Walk” community clean up event will take place Saturday, April 24th in Steinbach.
Hundreds have already signed up to help beautify the city. Families, church groups, co-wor
April 16, 2010
A sod-turning ceremony took place today to mark the start of Steinbach’s Lagoon Expansion project – the largest capital works project ever to take place in Steinbach. The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Pub
March 30, 2010
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is busy getting ready for the summer season. Parks and Rec Dept. Head, Russ Dyck, says Centennial arena was closed last Sunday and the T.G. Smith ice will be taken ou
March 22, 2010
The City is getting ready to take part in the Clearspring Centre's 2010 "Ready to Bloom" yard and garden show this Friday and Saturday, with a display focused on hazardous waste disposal, e-waste
March 12, 2010
Mayor Chris Goertzen (City of Steinbach), Reeve Art Bergman (R.M. of Ste. Anne) and Reeve Stan Toews (R.M. of Hanover) are pleased by the renewal of several longstanding regional service agreements. The renewed contracts
March 11, 2010
The City recently presented its 2010 Financial Plan at a public hearing held on February 2, 2010. The presentation provided the general public with information about the projects and programs that are to be initiated or
February 19, 2010
City Council has scheduled public hearings at the City of Steinbach Council Chambers (City Hall, 225 Reimer Ave) on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 7:45 p.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to
February 22, 2010
Steinbach’s Fire Hall, completed in 2008, has seen another significant addition this past January. Construction of a confined spaces training course was completed in the basement of the fire hall and Steinbach&rsqu
February 16, 2010
Last Saturday, the City hosted its 8th Annual Winter Carnival at AD Penner Park. About 250 participants came out to take part in a fantastic day of skating, snowshoeing, snowboarding, and horse-drawn sleig
January 20, 2009
The Public Hearing for the City’s 2010 Financial Plan will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 6:30pm at City Hall, Council Chambers, 225 Reimer Avenue. All Steinbach citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting
February 8, 2010
On Saturday, February 13th, the City will be hosting its 8th Annual Winter Carnival. The event will take place at Steinbach's AD Penner Park from 10am to 3pm. Bundle up and bring your family and friends for a fantastic d
January 13, 2010
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE OUR OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY CELEBRATION AN INCREDIBLE EVENT!
Cheryl Main
Dave Blatz
Dwayne Doroshuk
Blaine Mclaren
Mariette Kirouac
Jas
January 8, 2010
Steinbach's Olympic Celebration truly was an incredible experience in the community. It is estimated that 4000 people came out this past Tuesday to partake in the celebration at Clearspring Centre, with r
January 11, 2010
The Olympic Torch may have passed through Steinbach, but the healthy spirit of sport and competition is still here and gearing up for the 2010 Safeway Men's Provincial Curling Championship.
February 10 &nd
December 11, 2009
Please note the following hours for City of Steinbach buildings during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
City Hall
Dec. 24 – 8am to 3pm
Dec. 25 &nd
December 18, 2009
The Olympic Torch Relay (OTR) is coming to town in just over two weeks and Steinbach’s OTR Task Force is ready to see their hard work unfold in one incredible Celebration! On January 5, 2010, the Olympic T
December 18, 2009
The City's Parks and Recreation crew have been working hard over the last couple of weeks to get the two outdoor rinks ready in Steinbach. As of Wednesday, the rinks at the arena and Jake Epp Libr
December 9, 2009
The following grants were approved for 2010 by Steinbach City Council yesterday:
Steinbach Chamber of Commerce - $110,000
Mennonite Heritage Village - $75,000
Steinbach Arts Council - $150
December 15, 2009
Winter swimming lesson registration begins Thursday, December 17 at the Steinbach Aquatic Centre. Register in-person or on the phone from 8:00am to 7:00pm. After 8:00am, Internet registration will be availabl
December 7, 2009
The City's Winter / Spring 2010 Rec Guide is now available for pickup at the following locations:
City Hall
City Operations Building
Cultural Arts Centre / SAC
Jake Epp Public Library<
December 7, 2009
It is now just under one month until the Olympic Torch Relay comes to Steinbach. Signs of the upcoming OTR Celebration are already visible throughout the city. Banners have been hung up at the mall and on the clock tower
November 26, 2009
If you are a resident of Steinbach, a new 2010 Garbage and Recycling calendar should have arrived in your mail in November. If you did not receive a new calendar, you can pick one up at City Hall, the Ope
December 1, 2009
Three strategic priorities were considered for the upcoming year during Council’s study session this past weekend. The priorities considered were:
· Open and transparent communication;
November 12, 2009
The City turns on its Christmas lights tonight in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.
Over a period of about eight days, two City employees put up an estimated 500 light strings, comprised of 22,0
November 23, 2009
The City of Steinbach Storm Ready Team is seeking eight volunteers to act as weather spotters in times of severe weather, such as a tornado.
Spotters must be residents of Steinbach or surrounding area. Wh
November 6, 2009
Last night, the exciting announcement was made at Clearspring Centre that Special Olympian, Lennie Plett of Blumenort is the Community Torchbearer who will light the cauldron onstage at Steinbach’s Olympic Torch Re
November 9, 2009
Steinbach's Remembrance Day Ceremony will begin at 10:45am on Wednesday, November 11th at the Steinbach Junior High School on Lumber Avenue. There will be several speakers and a ceremonial wreath laying, followed b
November 2, 2009
The launch of Ralph Friesen’s book, “Between Earth & Sky: Steinbach, The First 50 Years,” took place today at City Hall. Over 50 people attended to hear the author talk about the writing of the book
November 4, 2009
As of January 2010, Steinbach’s Landfill is subject to a Waste Reduction and Recycling Support (WRARS) levy implemented by the Province of Manitoba. The new legislation states that every municipality in the provinc
October 30, 2009
Steinbach's RBC branch and the City of Steinbach welcomes all local communities to come out to a FREE family-friendly Olympic event on Thursday, November 5th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm outside the Clearspring Cen
October 28, 2009
The City of Steinbach’s Parks and Recreation Department has begun decorating for the Christmas season.
City employees will string up an estimated 500 light strings, comprised of 22,000 lights, over
October 28, 2009
All users of the Steinbach Landfill Facility, please take note that the landfill's winter hours begin next Monday, October 2nd. Landfill winter hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
For more info
October 23, 2009
The City of Steinbach wants to thank all Steinbach residents for doing their part and recycling throughout 2009. Their diligence in this practice has awarded Steinbach another A+ on its Community Recycling Report issued
October 30, 2009
Steinbach’s new Community Plan was one of six finalists nominated for a planning award from the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute. The winner, West Alexander and Centennial Neighbourhood Plan, was announced
October 21, 2009
An unusual sight could be seen this morning by the K.R. Barkman Park on Main Street. A 150 foot crane lifted out the vertical column of an old well and pump at the City pump house and moved it to a new casement whic
October 23, 2009
You may have noticed something new being erected by the entrance to the Steinbach Soccer Park. City staff are building the framework for a sign identifying the new Soccer Park. Measuring 18 ft. wide and 11 ft. high, the
October 15, 2009
Les Magnusson was honoured today for his service to the City of Steinbach as both a member of City Council for 26 years and an active member of community recreation teams and programs. A ceremony officially nam
October 6, 2009
Yesterday, Mayor Chris Goertzen made the following proclamation at the Seniors 55 Plus Centre in Steinbach:
Whereas seniors and elders are valued for their continued leadership, including
October 5, 2009
Steinbach's Fire Hall will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be fire extinguisher demonstrations, a smokehouse display for kids, and Sparky, the fire dog mascot w
October 7, 2009
STEINBACH GETS READY TO SHINE IN 2010 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY
INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Steinbach is gearing up for the arrival of the Olympic Torch on January
September 30, 2009
The City of Steinbach and Seine Rat River Conservation District are pleased to be putting the finishing touches on the landscape at the new Steinbach Soccer Park this Thursday. A total of 140 trees are being pl
September 25, 2009
Construction at the City’s pump house at KR Barkman Park is progressing steadily.
The outdoor underground piping is completed and indoor piping changes have begun. Work on electrical and communicati
September 29, 2009
The Emergency Operations Centre will be presenting Steinbach Council with a Pandemic Event Plan at next week’s regular Council meeting.
“The Pandemic Event Plan has been in the works sinc
September 25, 2009
It took Uni-Jet only five days to clean and televise over 5500 meters of the City’s wastewater pipe infrastructure.
“Line cleaning and televising went very well this year,” said Mike Hep
September 17, 2009
As Steinbach changes and grows, so too must the City of Steinbach as an organization.
Currently, the City is organized with a City Manager and ten departments and employs approximately 150 full-time and p
September 15, 2009
In Steinbach, not all roads lead to prime commercial opportunities, but the newly paved Acres Drive and Industrial Road certainly do.
Included in the City of Steinbach’s 2009 Capital Projects was th
September 17, 2009
The City of Steinbach’s Recreation Programmer, Jason Peters was very pleased with the results of this year’s skateboard and BMX summer camp.
Seventeen kids came out for the City’s 7th an
September 15, 2009
Wednesday, September 30th is the due date for property owners to pay their annual realty tax bills.
Tax bills issued this year total approximately $18.3 million, 40 percent ($7.3 million) of which represen
September 11, 2009
The City begins its annual sanitary sewer system cleaning of Steinbach’s sewer lines today. Over the next week or so, over 5000 meters of pipe will be cleaned and televised.
The City has hired Uni-J
September 8, 2009
Residents who missed out on the City's first pile of compost have another chance to get some rich compost for free.
“The first pile only lasted about two weeks,” said Wallman. “The
September 11, 2009
Starting Monday, the City’s Waterworks Department will be busy reading water meters in Steinbach. This year, just under 4000 water meters will require readings.
“In the fall of 2007, our depar
September 2, 2009
The City’s Public Works Department is currently conducting preventative maintenance on streets in Steinbach.
Public Works staff are busy sealing cracks and asphalt seams on residential streets. The
September 4, 2009
Steinbach, together with other towns and cities across Canada, will be celebrating its truckers and trucking businesses in the month of September. The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA), in conjunction with other provin
August 31, 2009
The Aquatic Centre will be having its Annual Maintenance Shutdown from September 8th to 20th, reopening on Monday, September 21st.
During the shutdown, every square inch of both public and employee space
August 25, 2009
Today, in celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Steinbach and Area Garden Club (SAGC), together with the City of Steinbach, planted a beautiful Silver Maple tree at the K. R. Barkman Park.
"The St
August 27, 2009
When they’re not making Steinbach beautiful, the City’s Beautification crew, led by Joyce Purchase, is helping to fill some empty stomachs in Steinbach.
A closer look at the garden bed at Rose
August 21, 2009
Fall minor sports registration is coming up!
On Wednesday, August 26th from 6:00-9:00 pm at the T.G. Smith Centre, Smith Arena, registration for the following sports will take place: minor hockey, ringett
August 12, 2009
In 2009, several infrastructure renewal and development projects have taken place within Steinbach.
"The aggressive infrastructure expansion and renewal projects have been progressing quickly,”
August 7, 2009
Although the City’s hanging baskets and gardens are looking great, the City’s Landscape Technician, Joyce Purchase, says there have been a few issues this year that have made it more challenging for plants to
July 30, 2009
Work is underway for the pump house on Main Street beside the K.R. Barkman Park.
Arnason Industries began construction on July 13, 2009, and plans to have the structure and underground piping completed by
July 29, 2009
Work began on the Centennial Arena roof today. Steinbach Roofing has been hired to replace the shingles. Depending on weather, the project should be completed over the next week or two.
July 29, 2009
The parking lot and access road for the Steinbach Soccer Park is coming along nicely, says City Engineer Phil Kalyta.
Over the next two weeks, Nelson River Construction will complete site clean-up and rou
June 29, 2009
The Steinbach Aquatic Centre’s outdoor pool and splash park are officially open for the summer!
New admission options are now available for patrons to enjoy as well.
“We’
July 7, 2009
Property tax statements for Steinbach have been mailed and are due September 30th, 2009.
Tax statements are mailed to the current owners at time of printing. It is the property owners’ responsibilit
June 29, 2009
Steinbach's fireworks are ready to go for this year's Canada Day celebration.
The show will begin around 10:45pm on July 1st. Best places for viewing will be the Canadian Superstore, Canadian Tire, a
June 17, 2009
The Mayor of Steinbach is encouraging all those employed in the downtown area to kickoff the festival weekend by walking or riding bike to work this Friday, June 19th.
“Not only is this a great
June 24, 2009
Following great anticipation from the community and beyond, Steinbach’s first-ever downtown street festival Summer in the City took place this past weekend, complete with some hot summer weather— which everyo
June 15, 2009
Spring road weight restrictions have been lifted for streets in Steinbach today. The City’s regular no-truck routes still apply. For more info, please contact Randy Reimer, Public Works Dept. Head, at 326-6215.
June 12, 2009
The stats from yesterday's Oil Recycling Day are in. In 3 hours, the staff at the Steinbach Landfill took in 2,850 litres of used oil and distributed 570 litres of new oil. Eldon Wall
June 16, 2009
Oak Crescent is now reopened after a watermain break that occurred this morning. The City's Waterworks Department fixed the break by 1pm. Houses affected by the break can refer t
June 8, 2009
This Thursday, June 11, from 11am to 2pm, bring your used oil to the Eco Centre at the Steinbach Landfill (104 Hanover Road East) and receive new oil FREE! For every 5L of used oil you bring, you will receive
June 10, 2009
The City's Beautification Crew is bringing summer to various parts of the city, including City Hall at 225 Reimer Avenue.
Flowers will be appearing throughout the city in the various parks and on the
June 8, 2009
Today, the Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board and MP for Provencher, announced Provencher will receive over $56,000 in the first round of funding under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) pro
June 3, 2009
The City of Steinbach recently received notice of financial support for four of its projects from the Manitoba Community Places Program.
A letter from the Minister of Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Sport
June 5, 2009
Signs of summer are coming to Steinbach courtesy of the City’s Beautification crew. Last night, over 400 flower baskets were hung up on the boulevards along Steinbach’s Main Street and Highway #12.
June 2, 2009
After six months of work, the committee to bring the Manitoba Summer Games to Steinbach is nearing the final stage in the bid process. Steinbach has been identified as a finalist for the games along with three othe
May 29, 2009
Mayor Chris Goertzen and Myron Martens of Prudential Riverbend Realty purchased the ‘first’ tickets to Steinbach’s premiere downtown street festival last week.
Goertzen and Martens
June 2, 2009
Residents who missed out on the City's first pile of compost will have another chance to get some rich compost for free. Although the Steinbach Landfill’s current compost supply ran out last week, Eldon
May 27, 2009
Steinbach’s Emergency Operations and Response Teams are pleased with the results of yesterday’s mock tornado exercise. The exercise was a test of the City’s Emergency Plan and response to the scenario o
May 22, 2009
On May 26, 2009, from approximately 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., the Steinbach Emergency Operations and Response Teams will be conducting an exercise to test the City of Steinbach’s Emergency Plan and response to a scenario o
May 13, 2009
A public hearing is to be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Steinbach, 225 Reimer Avenue, Steinbach, Manitoba. The Public Utilities Board (
May 20, 2009
Multiple award winner and Manitoba born Tom Cochrane will headline Steinbach's first Summer in the City Festival June 19-21. Cochrane along with Red Rider take the stage Saturday night as part of the weekend downtown fes
May 11, 2009
Despite unpleasant weather conditions on Saturday, many people made their way to the Steinbach Fire Hall to dispose of old hazardous waste materials.
A total of 402 cars came through on Saturday to dispos
May 7, 2009
The City of Steinbach will be celebrating Arbor Day in the coming week and will be encouraging future generations to do the same.
Joyce Purchase, Landscape Technician with the City’s Parks and Recre
May 4, 2009
The City of Steinbach was pleased to hear of a recent decision made by the Federal and Provincial Governments to fund the City’s Wastewater Lagoon Expansion project. The project totals $10.5 million with Federal, P
May 6, 2009
The City of Steinbach is proud to offer another opportunity to Steinbach and area residents to safely and properly dispose of their hazardous waste.
This Saturday, May 9th, from 10am to 2pm, the City, tog
May 6, 2009
Council gave final reading to both the Realty Tax By-Law 1877 and Business Tax By-Law 1878 at last night’s council meeting. The approval of these two items provides the go-ahead for the City’s 2009 Financial
April 27, 2009
The Mayor’s Task Force on Doctor Recruitment and Retention gave its report at the Council Meeting on April 21.
Councillor Abe Hiebert, Chair of the Task Force, spoke regarding the research activitie
April 29, 2009
Summer in the City Set for June 19-21
The Mayor and Summer in the City Festival Steering Committee are proud to announce a celebration planned for downtown Steinbach June 19th, 20th,
April 27, 2009
The City of Steinbach, together with Norseman Plastics and the local Master Composters, were pleasantly pleased at the results of this Saturday’s compost bin sale.
The City ordered 500 compost bins
April 21, 2009
Mayor Chris Goertzen is one of the first residents in Steinbach to own an Earth Machine compost bin.
"Composting is a great way for our citizens to improve the soil in their vegetable and flower gard
April 17, 2009
The Public Hearing for the City’s 2009 Financial Plan will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 6:30pm at City Hall, Council Chambers, 225 Reimer Avenue. Steinbach citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting.
April 20, 2009
The City of Steinbach wishes to extend its gratitude to the Allan Cup Host Committee and all volunteers who helped make the hockey tournament a success.
Special thanks to the Allan Cup Host Committee cons
April 17, 2009
This morning, Mayor Chris Goertzen proclaimed Friday, April 17th, 2009 as “Ian White Day” in honour of the Steinbach native who now plays in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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April 15, 2009
Mayor Chris Goertzen will proclaim Friday, April 17th “Ian White Day” in honour of the Steinbach native who now plays in the NHL. The official proclamation will take place on Friday, April 17th, 9:00am in the
April 14, 2009
The City of Steinbach and the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s (MJHL) Board of Governors announced today their approval and support of a Junior A hockey franchise that will make its home in Steinbach, Manitoba begin
March 31, 2009
All users of the Steinbach Landfill Facility, please take note that the landfill's summer hours begin tomorrow, April 1st.
Landfill summer hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 a
March 23, 2009
All residents of Steinbach are encouraged to apply for the chance to run with the Olympic Flame!
Imagine holding aloft the gleaming white torch carrying the Olympic Flame, running with it
March 10, 2009
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released their Rental Market Survey for 2008 and Steinbach’s rental housing market shines.
"Steinbach is a great place for young peop
March 6, 2009
Today, Mayor Chris Goertzen declared March 7th to 14th as Steinbach Arts and Culture Week.
“Art and Culture is an integral part of all of our lives,” said Mayor Goertzen. “In Steinb
February 20, 2009
One lucky rural Manitoba town will be picked to host Manitoba’s official 140th birthday party on May 12, 2010… and it could be Steinbach!
Manitoba Homecoming 2010 announced yesterday that the
March 2, 2009
Despite recent negative reports about Manitoba’s recycling habits, Steinbach’s recycling efforts still stand out.
The Manitoba Product Stewardship Corporation (MPSC) recently released the 2007
February 26, 2009
According to the recent Drinking Water Safety Act 32(1), all municipalities must now provide the public with the ability to access information related to the drinking water they consume. As a result, the public can now a
February 23, 2008
The City of Steinbach has set before council a proposed water rate increase of forty-eight cents per cubic meter. At present, Steinbach residents pay ninety-four cents per cubic meter and the increase would bring the rat
February 19, 2009
Retail locations in Steinbach have the potential to become a channel for Vancouver 2010 licensed merchandise.
VANOC is offering local retailers the opportunity to become licensed to sell official O
February 13, 2009
The City is pleased to announce that a massive compost bin sale will take place in Steinbach on Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10am to 2pm, in the Centennial Arena or Curling Club parking lot.
January 29, 2009
The City of Steinbach is still accepting applications for volunteers for the Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) in our community.
COPP is a crime prevention program where community members act as extra &qu
January 20, 2009
The City of Steinbach’s Emergency Planning Coordinator, Denis Vassart, is greatly encouraged by the number of volunteers who have willingly stepped forward to offer their time as storm watchers in the Steinbach are
January 20, 2009
Yesterday was the Solid Waste Department’s last day collecting Christmas trees in Steinbach. Department Head Eldon Wallman said they collected approximately 150 trees over the past week and a half.
January 16, 2009
The following is a list of City accomplishments and statistics for 2008.
- The City began the year with a road network of 105 kms and added another 2.5 kms by December.
- The Steinbac
January 8, 2009
The City of Steinbach is pleased to announce the addition of BizPaL (Business Permits and Licences) to its website.
December 22, 2008
The Steinbach Aquatic Centre is pleased to see enrolment numbers are up for the winter session of swimming lessons.
“This is a great session for enrolling youth in lessons,” said Kim Duncan, Aq
December 16, 2008
The new pedestrian bridge and sidewalk in the Stone Bridge development is complete. The bridge provides pedestrian access from Granite Park Boulevard to Cypress Park.
People using the walkway are pleased
December 9, 2008
The City of Steinbach is pleased to announce that the City's outdoor skating rinks will be ready for skaters on the evening of Thursday, December 11th.
The City prepares two outdoor rinks for the plea
December 8, 2008
The City of Steinbach is pleased to see it has a global presence on the Internet. Visitors from all over the world have been on the City’s website, www.steinbach.ca, seeking information about the community.
December 3, 2008
City Council is taking current concerns about policing issues seriously as indicated by a lengthy discussion in last night’s council meeting.
A petition that Council received from MLA Kelvin Goertze
December 2, 2008
The City of Steinbach has released the Winter/Spring 2009 Recreation Guide. Included in the guide are descriptions of various sports and artistic activities and organizations, as well as registration dates and othe
November 20, 2008
The City of Steinbach is looking quite festive these days.
Over a period of about eight days, two City employees put up an estimated 500 light strings, comprised of 22,000 lights. You can see th
November 20, 2008
The City of Steinbach is seeking a minimum of six volunteers to act as weather spotters in times of severe weather, such as a tornado.
Spotters must be residents of Steinbach or surrounding area. When nee
November 19, 2008
The City of Steinbach invites expressions of interest from proponents, with respect to the acquisition and development of a property located along Woodhaven Avenue West.
The property, shown on
November 13, 2008
The new sidewalk and pedestrian bridge in the Stone Bridge development is nearing completion.
“The sidewalk and bridge are in place and we are currently working on the side rails which will have a s
November 7, 2008
The City’s addition of a splash park to the Steinbach Aquatic Centre is coming along nicely. The outside portion of the work is now complete with the exception of some plants that have yet to be added to the area.
November 5, 2008
In spring, the City of Steinbach announced a “New Logo Challenge” and invited graphic artists to submit designs suitable for a new City of Steinbach corporate logo.
The City received a total o
November 4, 2008
The City's Waterworks Department are busy fixing another water main break today. A second water break has occurred on the south side of town on Cedar Crescent.
Water will be&
October 29, 2008
A general information meeting was held on Thursday, October 23rd regarding the Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP), a crime prevention program where community members act as extra “eyes and ears” for the commun
October 21, 2008
In the past year, City Council developed the Mayor’s Task Force on Doctor Recruitment and Retention. The Task Force was formed to investigate the issue of doctor recruitment and retention in Steinbach and will ceas
October 15, 2008
After attempts to stop misuse, the City has decided to permanently remove the recycle depots from both the Extra Foods and Canada Safeway parking lots and relocate them to the Steinbach Landfill where they will be access
October 8, 2008
The City of Steinbach’s Waterworks Department began the annual fall discharge of its lagoon on Monday, October 6th.
A total of 959,956 cubic meters of treated wastewater will be discharged into the
October 7, 2008
Due to public interest, the City of Steinbach is planning to initiate a community-based Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) in the community. This is a joint venture with Manitoba Public Insurance and the Steinb
October 1, 2008
Construction of a new sidewalk and pedestrian bridge has begun in the Stone Bridge development.
A combination steel bridge with a concrete deck, will be built to span the width of the Henry Drain. The ped
September 29, 2008
A new splash park is being added to the Steinbach Aquatic Centre and should be ready for patrons next summer.
Construction began on September 18th with the excavation and placement of a small underground
September 26, 2008
In the last three days, over 770 people registered for the fall session of swimming lessons at the Steinbach Aquatic Centre.
While phone and walk-in registration were busy as usual, the City’s new I
September 23, 2008
The City of Steinbach will be starting the second and final phase of the drainage improvement project at the Steinbach Airport.
The City's Public Works Department plans to extend and impro
September 17, 2008
The City is currently upgrading part of its water infrastructure. The main raw water supply pump house will see some mechanical upgrades as well as the replacement of a supply well at 515 Main Street.
September 16, 2008
Steinbach’s Aquatic Centre will open again for regular programming on September 22nd and fall swimming lesson registration on Tuesday, September 23rd.
All components of the aquatic facility have bee
September 16, 2008
The City’s Public Works Department is currently conducting preventative maintenance on streets in Steinbach.
Public Works staff are busy sealing cracks and asphalt seams on residential streets. The
September 12, 2008
September 30th is the due date for property owners’ to pay their annual realty tax bills.
Tax bills issued this year total approximately $16.3 million, 40 percent ($6.5 million) of which represents
September 10, 2008
Prepare shrub borders and perennial beds for winter by removing all dead branches and raking out old debris. Top-dress the soil with a few inches of compost. Cut back perennial foliage to about six inches and cover any m
September 5, 2008
The Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention (WRAPP) Fund have approved the City of Steinbach for a grant of up to $14,700 to assist in the City’s Compost Challenge initiative. The grant, submitted to WRAPP in M
September 4, 2008
The City of Steinbach has begun preparations for the 2009 Allan Cup Hockey Tournament. Last week, City staff painted the Allan Cup logo at centre ice in Steinbach’s Centennial arena.
The logo, compr
August 27, 2008
The Aquatic Centre anticipates a busy September long weekend for more than one reason. With the centre’s annual maintenance shutdown just around the corner and kids heading back to school the following week, many f
August 19, 2008
The City of Steinbach has begun its annual gravity wastewater system cleaning for underground lines located within City limits. A total of 5000 meters of pipe will be flushed within the next week. Steinbach residents and
August 11, 2008
The City of Steinbach has a new face on the World Wide Web. During the past five months, the City has been working closely with Winnipeg web development firm, Mars Hill Group, to redesign and modernize the City’s w
August 11, 2008
The City of Steinbach has reinstated the use of two community recycling depots located in the Extra Foods and Safeway parking lots after removing them earlier this summer. The depots had been removed due to signifi
August 11, 2008
Eldon Wallman, Department Head of the City's Solid Waste Department, is encouraged by the number of Steinbach residents who are taking an active interest in composting.
"It's very encouraging to se
August 11, 2008
The City of Steinbach is currently conducting a water and wastewater rate review. The City's finance department will provide a formal report to Steinbach City Council in early fall for their consideration. An
August 11, 2008
Steinbach's new fire hall is nearing completion. Started in June of 2007, the new fire hall is equipped with more storage and better training facilities. Features include a larger apparatus bay to store bigger equi
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