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The first payment of $33.5 million in 2009 federal gas tax funding will be delivered to Manitoba municipalities almost three months earlier this year, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton announced.

The Office of the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer advises that, to date, there have been no reported cases of severe respiratory illness in Manitoba associated with travel to Mexico or the United States.

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine is calling for vigilance to minimize the risk of Canada’s swine herd becoming infected by a human form swine flu.

Manitoba Hydro announced the first solar water heating system installation in the province through the Power Smart Solar Water Heating Program.

The City of Steinbach, together with Norseman Plastics and the local Master Composters, were pleasantly pleased at the results of this past Saturday’s compost bin sale.

The Mayor’s Task Force on Doctor Recruitment and Retention gave its report at the Council Meeting on April 21.

Influenza viruses can infect a number of species of animals and people. Poultry, pigs and people are commonly infected with horses and dogs occasionally being infected.

A storm across the Dakotas yesterday produced 13 millimetres (0.5 inches) of rain at Grand Forks, N.D., but little in southern Manitoba.

Manitobans now have access to a province-wide program that will help reduce the cost of purchasing a solar energy system, Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Minister Jim Rondeau announced.

The City of Steinbach and Summer in the City Festival Steering Committee are proud to announce a celebration planned for downtown Steinbach June 19th, 20th and 21st.