The Association of Manitoba Municipalities is requesting the provincial government to provide disaster financial assistance to rural municipalities in southern Manitoba specifically for gravel road rehabilitation and maintenance related to damage from this year’s winter weather and spring rainfall.
The winter brought above-normal precipitation in some areas, interspersed with record-breaking warm temperatures. Then the spring brought high levels of rainfall.
These weather events have saturated road bases and created washouts. Rural municipalities face costly maintenance to keep their gravel roads in adequate condition. Municipal repair budgets aren’t sufficient to cover the costs for gravel road repairs and maintenance due to extreme weather.
• Stonewall council accepted a quote of $117,927.40 plus tax from Ritz Interiors to supply and install new flooring at Veterans Memorial Sports Complex.
• Council accepted a quote of $29,200 plus permit fees and tax from SRS Signs & Service Inc. to supply and install an electronic sign board, which will be located on the east side of town hall.
• The Town of Stonewall will purchase a four-person registration for the Stonewall-Headingley RCMP community golf tournament, which supports local non-profit organizations. The tournament will take place on Friday, Aug. 9 at Teulon Golf and Country Club.
• Council adopted an amended policy that sets out rules and regulations for the bunkies in Stonewall Quarry Park Campground.
