Steinbach Mayor Earl Funk says a reduction in restrictions is great news for our city.

Just two weeks ago, council backed Funk’s motion to write a letter to the province asking for a return to normal.

such as restaurants, licensed premises, entertainment venues, indoor and outdoor sporting events, as well as gatherings at private residences.

In addition, the province’s plan is for proof of vaccination requirements to be lifted on March 1st.

Mayor Earl Funk says from what he is hearing and seeing, Steinbach residents are ready for this.

"I think the reaction is good. I think it is good for communities, it is good for our province, we still have to be smart and careful to respect our vulnerable population and take care of them. This is definitely going in the right direction. Council wrote a letter two weeks ago and this is definitely the path we are looking to take."