New school in Ste. Anne among Southeast upgrades in budget
Ste Anne’s long-awaited school will finally break ground in the coming years, according to the province’s new budget.
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Electric bus plan loses spark in SRSD
Seine River School Division will be shelving a plan to go green with their bus fleet, at least for now.
Premier keeping promise in Lorette
Last September, Kinew promised his government would give $5 million to the new Tache Community Centre if they were elected. Now that they have a majority in the legislature, he assured the town that it’s still happening.
Cellphones expelled from school
Cellphone usage in schools is changing, with full bans in elementary and middle schools across Manitoba.
Piney and Stuartburn to address flooding
Annual flooding is hurting Piney and Stuartburn, forcing road closures, loss of jobs, and safety concerns according to municipal officials.
Retention pond in the works in Hanover
A retention pond might be coming to the Pansy area, with flooding a problem just south of town.
Ile des Chenes amends construction plan
The RM of Ritchot has not explained why they had to redo some construction work after complaints about new bump outs on Main Street.
Road repair a hot topic in Tache
A mere $7,000 in road repairs does not go far enough according to Tache residents.
Tache and Ritchot exploring annexation
Ritchot is planning on taking over part of Tache, potentially affecting 102 homes and properties.
Pipeline assessment changes cost municipalities
Some Southeast municipalities are expecting changes in mill rates as pipeline assessments change across the province.
Garage given clearance by Hanover
A new mechanic might soon be opening shop in Mitchell.
Hanover council voted unanimously to allow the business but with a few restrictions.
Hanover council voted unanimously to allow the business but with a few restrictions.
Gibson falls in byelection
Local politician and Green Party leader Janine Gibson has lost the Tuxedo byelection.
Gibson running for Greens… again
Janine Gibson will be on the ballot for the Tuxedo by-election next week.
Mental health bill shut down by NDP
NDP MLAs have voted against a bill for men’s mental health.
RM says it’s not at fault for tipping confusion
The RM of Tache says it’s not to blame for confusion on fees being added for septic tipping.
