In July 2017 ...

We Have A Lot To Celebrate As Canada Turns 150
Pumped For Canada 150
Over 5,000 People Celebrate Canada 150 At The MHV
'Canada 150 And Me' Experience Positive For Steinbach Teen
On July 1st, we celebrated Canada's 150th birthday. Local teen Spencer Teetaert was in Ottawa for 'Canada 150 And Me'.

Show Me The Money
No Laughing Matter
SAC Disappointed By Nixed Performing Arts Centre But Looking To The Future
The proposed performing arts centre in Steinbach took a step backward. City council chose not to proceed after its funding deadline lapsed.

Secondary Water Supply Plan Heads To Municipal Board

Helicopter aiding in conductor line stringing.Steinbach Committed To High-Quality Drinking Water
Meanwhile, city council gave first reading for a supplementary water supply system and Steinbach Land Holdings announced a new commercial subdivision north of Big Freight.

A Flurry Of Activity To Commence While Bipole III Project Continues In Southeast
Some Landowners Remain Unhappy About Bipole III
Hydro Crews Continue Working Along Highway 52
Helicopter In Flight Along Highway 52 For Bipole III
Helicopters became a common sight in the southeast with crews stringing conductor lines for Bipole III.

Steinbach Food Bank To Be Expanded
City Council Hears Plans For Highrise Senior's Complex
Also in July, South East Helping Hands was approved for a large expansion and plans were announced for a highrise building on the site of the Family Medical Centre for seniors housing, apartments, supportive housing units and personal care beds.

Ritchot Mayoral Candidates Part 1
Ritchot Mayoral Candidates Part 2
Election Day In Ritchot
Ewen Victorious In Ritchot
Ritchot Mayor Says New Council Will "Get Along Great"
Ritchot Council Hard At Work 1 Week After Being Sworn In
Voters in Ritchot elected a new council. Chris Ewen became mayor.

Working on the new BMX track at A.D. Penner ParkMarchand Rodeo Canceled This Weekend
The Marchand Rodeo was canceled. This was blamed on a mandatory test on horses for swamp fever.

Niverville Resident Starts Petition To Pursue Independent Police Department
Niverville Petition With 500 Signatures Presented To Town Council
Site Announced For New Niverville High School
Next Step For Niverville High School Generating Excitement
In Niverville, hundreds signed a petition asking town council if an independent police service would be a good fit and it was announced the new high school would go up west of the arena.

Steinbach Revised Annexation Plan Approved By Municipal Board
Steinbach City Council Thrilled By Approval Of Annexation
Toews Confident Annexation Plan Will Be Approved
Mayor Okay With Steinbach Ranking On Best Cities To Live List
July was also when a proposed annexation was approved for Steinbach and Hanover and Steinbach was ranked the 132nd best place to live in Canada.

Hundreds Gather In Steinbach For The Second Pride March For Equality
A New BMX Track Being Built At A.D. Penner Park
Steinbach Resident Wins $1.2-Million In Lottery
Also in July, Steinbach held its march for equality, construction started on a BMX track at A.D. Penner Park and Christine Wiens of Steinbach won $1.2 million through the Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery.