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During Wednesday's City Council's Executive Meeting in Humboldt, the City's Protective Services stats from March were discussed. 

 From the local RCMP detachment, there was an increase of reported incidents for March with 119 compared to February with 104. 

 Traffic charges decreased last month with nine incidents as opposed to 21 from the previous month. This was also a sharp decrease from March of 2024 when there were 42 traffic charges.  

With the Federal election slated for Monday, April 28, residents can cast their ballots in the upcoming days at the advance polls.  

In Humboldt, the advance poll will be at the Legion Hall located 324 Main Street. 

 
Friday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Saturday, April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Kathy Valentino, president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), says bail reform, infrastructure funding, and housing were the topics of the week at their recent spring convention. The event included discussions with provincial ministers, municipal leaders, and guest speakers, alongside sessions on topics ranging from code of conduct policies to mental health advocacy.

Flood Watch Issued for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth to Brandon

Media Release - April 17, 2025

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is issuing a flood watch for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth to Brandon as forecasters continue to monitor the ongoing spring runoff in western, central and northern Manitoba basins.

RCMP are looking for tips after a jewelry store in Niverville was broken into this week.

It happened at 88 Carats Co. on Main Street. Niverville RCMP were notified on Tuesday at 9:30 am of the break and enter. 

Officers were told that the store owner had just arrived and discovered the building had been broken into. Investigation revealed the suspects gained entry through breaking a second storey window sometime overnight. 

An undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise, including jewelry, was stolen.

There were no injuries after two separate fires occurred in Chestermere this week.

On Tuesday, April 15, fire crews responded to a house fire in the West Creek area.

Joel Fournie, platoon chief with Chestermere Fire Services, said the fire began in the basement along one of the walls.

"We did have extension all the way from the basement up until the second floor of that home, so the damage was quite extensive on the inside of the home."

Council finalizes financial plan following provincial and education tax updates 

Steinbach City Council has officially approved the city’s 2025 financial plan, finalizing a $37.4 million general operating budget after giving initial approval in March. This does not include the water and wastewater revenues and expenses. 

Residents of Provencher will head to the polls in 11 days to elect their Member of Parliament. Federal election day in Canada is April 28th.

The five candidates whose names will appear on the ballot are:

Community partners in the Town of Drumheller are coming together to begin planning for the future of the World's Largest Dinosaur.

In late March, staff with the Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce announced that Tyra, the massive dinosaur, will close at the end of its lease in 2029.

"The three organizations have taken the first step in working together to explore options at an initial meeting held earlier this week," the Chamber said in a release.

The finalists for the 2025 biennial  WEYBEX Awards were announced this week. 

According to a release sent by the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce, these businesses “personify the excellence and success of Weyburn’s business community”. 

A total of 12 finalists were selected in five categories, judged on factors including their submitted application and supporting documents, and their unique business achievements and engagements. 

For the Community Involvement Award, finalists are E. Bourassa & Sons, the Weyburn Red Wings, and the Young Fellows Club of Weyburn.