Several drainage projects, infrastructure upgrades and community event approvals highlighted the March 4 council meeting for the Rural Municipality of Grey.
Council approved multiple applications to Manitoba Sustainable Development’s Drainage and Water Control Works department for drainage improvements across the municipality. The projects include ditch cleanouts, culvert resets and field access work on several sections of land.
Council also approved the purchase of a replacement pump for the St. Claude water treatment plant lagoon system. Contec Projects submitted the successful quote of $20,000 plus applicable fees and taxes for a new Flygt N3127 10-horsepower pump. Delivery is expected within eight to 10 weeks, with installation and delivery charges also to be applied.
In Elm Creek, council authorized the municipality to apply for project funding through the Redboine Watershed District to seal an abandoned well located at the Elm Creek skating rink. If funding is approved, the municipality will cover the landowner portion of the project costs.
Council also approved support for the 2026 Elm Creek Canada Day celebrations. The municipality will provide a $750 grant and allow the event — including fireworks, a parade, children’s activities and other events — to be held on municipal property. The fireworks display will also be added as a separate liability policy under the municipality’s insurance coverage.
In addition, council supported two proposals from RFNow to expand fibre-optic infrastructure in the municipality. The projects involve directional boring to connect to existing fibre lines north of Elm Creek along Road 29W and north of St. Claude along Road 51N and Road 46N. RFNow will be responsible for locating all utilities during the work.
Council also set Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. as the sitting date for the municipality’s Board of Revision, which will hear applications related to the 2027 real and personal property assessment rolls and the 2026 supplementary tax roll. Under the Municipal Assessment Act, council members will serve as the board, with Reeve Gail Johnson acting as presiding officer and Chief Administrative Officer Allie Henderson serving as secretary.
Several items remain under review, including the municipality’s water and sewer connection policy, a proposed speed limit change on Road 25W, a Bell/Next Gen 9-1-1 authority service agreement and additional drainage work in the area of S-1,2-9-3 and nearby sections.
