In May 2016 ...

RM of Hanover Monitoring Brush Fire Risk
Fire Bans Are Still In Effect For Several Municipalities
Burn Ban Issued For La Broquerie
Piney, De Salaberry Implement Fire Bans
The month started very dry. That, combined with above average temperatures and strong winds pushed the fire danger to high, resulting in fire bans. 

Steinbach Firefighter Is Deployed To Fort McMurray
Former Emerson Resident Tells Of Escape From Fort McMurray
Wild fires in Fort McMurray had a local impact, including Steinbach firefighter Trevor Schellenberg who went over as part of the Manitoba Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Team.

Fires at Caddy Lake grow in size and require water bomber assistance.Provincial Bulletin Highlights Wildfire Conditions
Wildfire In Whiteshell
Some Caddy Lake Cottages Evacuated
Caddy Lake Fire Grows In Size
Water Bombers Come To The Rescue
Rookie Firefighter Assists In Whiteshell Relief Efforts
Progress Is Being Made Containing The Whiteshell Wildfire
There were also forest fires in Manitoba. Thousands of hectares burned in the Whiteshell, forcing evacuations at Caddy and Wallace Lakes.

Manitoba's New Health Minister
Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen was named Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living. 

Fire Hall To Be Built In Ste. Agathe
Construction of a fire hall was announced for Ste. Agathe. 

Construction on Penfeld Drive in Steinbach was causing a delay in traffic.Student Concerned About Hanover Policies Being Discriminating
More than 50 people showed up at Hanover School Division to support a student. 17-year old Mika Schellenberg's presentation on LGBTQ education and policies. 

One Hot Day
Temperature records were shattered May 5 as a one-day heat wave passed through. The Kleefeld weather station peaked at 33.9ºC. Then, May 14, a late frost of -4ºC froze perennials.

One Lane Traffic Passing Construction
Construction started on Highway 12 at Penfeld Drive in Steinbach, kicking off what would be months of delayed traffic in that portion of the City.

El'Dad Ranch Outreach Has Extended Into Steinbach
Growth Prompts Southland Expansion
Primary Care Centre Construction Officially Underway
Also in May, El'Dad Ranch opened its new location in Steinbach, Southland Church started work on a retreat and training centre, Havengroup announced plans to build a multi-level life lease seniors housing complex, and a sod turning for the new Bethesda Primary Care Centre took place in Steinbach.