Community News Archives

May 2nd is Wear Blue Day in South Eastman. All of South Eastman region is invited to join the movement in making the stigma around mental illness a thing of the past.

The Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Cell Phone Contracts) has been proclaimed to promote greater transparency in cellphone contracts and create fair practices for cellphone services in Manitoba.

Legislative amendments to the Highway Traffic Act have been introduced that would provide local governments control over speed limits in school zones.

All Manitoba regional health authority (RHA) boards have approved the government’s proposal to reduce the number of authorities to five from 11, enabling the province to take the next steps in the merger process.

The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce is once again encouraging businesses to get behind the Summer in the City Festival by taking part in the Sales in the City promotion.

Steinbach churches have banned together to encourage clean-up for the 7th annual “Pick up and Walk” event on April 28, 2012.

Steinbach RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating suspects involved in a break and enter incident that occurred at Quarry Oaks Golf Course this past week.

Steinbach MLA said the awarding of the construction contract for the new Bethesda Hospital Emergency Room is a huge step forward after delays on the project that have stretched over several years.

The review of Manitoba’s Sunday shopping legislation is underway and public input is welcomed, Family Services and Labour Minister Jennifer Howard announced.

Premier Greg Selinger announced the government will help support cancer patients and their families by making oral cancer drugs free for Manitobans, eliminating deductibles and covering the cost of necessary support drugs that patients may need during their treatment.