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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
New ejector rules
Provincial government release
The province has finalized amendments to its Onsite Wastewater Management Systems Regulation to address concerns about the province's phase-out of sewage ejectors, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today.
"The amendments respond to the concerns of rural homeowners while continuing to ensure the protection of human health and the environment," said Blaikie. "These measures continue as part of the province's overall effort to reduce potential impacts on water quality."
Rural homeowners considering transferring or subdividing a property may now apply to the province to retain an existing sewage ejector following property transfer or subdivision, provided the sewage ejector is:
- not located within an environmentally sensitive area,
- located on a minimum of 10 acres, and
- in compliance with all other regulatory requirements.
Homeowners selling their property may also apply to transfer the responsibility of phasing out the ejector to the new homeowner or to extend the time available for the phase-out. As in the original rules, the new requirements have no impact on any property owner who is not transferring or subdividing.
A low-interest loan program is being developed by the province for those who may be required to replace their sewage ejector systems for property transfer or subdivision.
More information is available at Manitoba Conservation offices and:
www.manitoba.ca/conservation/envprograms/wastewater.
The province has finalized amendments to its Onsite Wastewater Management Systems Regulation to address concerns about the province's phase-out of sewage ejectors, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today.
"The amendments respond to the concerns of rural homeowners while continuing to ensure the protection of human health and the environment," said Blaikie. "These measures continue as part of the province's overall effort to reduce potential impacts on water quality."
Rural homeowners considering transferring or subdividing a property may now apply to the province to retain an existing sewage ejector following property transfer or subdivision, provided the sewage ejector is:
- not located within an environmentally sensitive area,
- located on a minimum of 10 acres, and
- in compliance with all other regulatory requirements.
Homeowners selling their property may also apply to transfer the responsibility of phasing out the ejector to the new homeowner or to extend the time available for the phase-out. As in the original rules, the new requirements have no impact on any property owner who is not transferring or subdividing.
A low-interest loan program is being developed by the province for those who may be required to replace their sewage ejector systems for property transfer or subdivision.
More information is available at Manitoba Conservation offices and:
www.manitoba.ca/conservation/envprograms/wastewater.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Busy week for Minnedosa RCMP
By Cpl. Brian Huff
Detachment commander, Minnedosa RCMP
A busy week for Spruce Plains Area with the Neepawa Homecoming and the warmer weather. Minnedosa members responded to 17 calls for service locally in addition to assisting with traffic control and calls for service over the Homecoming weekend. Normally, I restrict this report to events that occur in the Minnedosa Area but seeing how we were mingled up for the weekend, you'll find a couple of Neepawa related incidents as well.
An elderly patient of the Minnedosa Hospital sparked our attention on the evening of the 13th when he went missing from his room. Thankfully, the gentleman misunderstood the doctors directions, packed up his stuff and drove home where he was located later that evening. As well, members responded to another missing elderly person from the Gladstone Care home on the evening of the 14th. This one decided to wheel down (in his wheel chair) to a local dance and get his groove on. I only hope I have that much stamina in my later years.
As most of you are aware, members along with the Neepawa Fire and EMS were dispatched to a residential house fire in the town of Minnedosa at 8:30 PM on the 14th of May. The fully engulfed single story bungalow on 3rd Avenue SW ignited some large spruce trees and as a result, the adjacent single story bungalow also caught fire.
Minnedosa Fire Department contained and extinguished the blaze before any further properties were affected. The members of the fire department should be commended for their quick and professional response to what could have been even more serious had it not been for their outstanding efforts. The initial home is considered a total loss. The second home is damaged by fire and smoke. An estimate of damage for either properties is not known at this time. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. The property representatives were able to evacuate the buildings prior to the fire spreading and have been provided shelter by local members of the community. A portion of 3rd Avenue SW was closed by Police for 6 hours during this incident for reasons of public safety and scene security.
The Office of the Fire Commissioner in conjunction with the RCMP have completed their investigation after sifting through the remains until 2 AM the following morning. The fire has been ruled "electrical".
Members concentrated on traffic enforcement throughout the weekend and followed up with liquor related offences during the evening. I was driving down Main street in Neepawa on Saturday when much to my surprise, I observed living renditions of Starsky & Hutch lurking near the Home Hardware. Looking to get an autograph from the ray ban wearing bandits, I wheeled around the block and much to my chagrin, they had disappeared. Wondering if I perhaps needed another cup of coffee or donut...out of the corner of my eye, appears my version of Hutch....standing behind the Bargain Shop pulling back on a cold one (and I don't mean iced tea). Long story short, they poured out their new case of beer and fine in hand, were on their way back to the beer vendor.
Here's where it gets even better. Not more than an hour later....I hear the same boys being queried by another officer. These boys had picked up another case of beer and were caught yet again. This time however, they were next to their vehicle and the officers found some drugs as well as the liquor. My partner in press (Cst. Devoe) will expand on this one I'm sure on the Neepawa side so be sure to look for his article!
Speeder of the week goes to a 19 year old fellow from Brandon when he was stopped on Highway #10 in the RM of Minto traveling 126 KPH. That's a fine of $381.25.
For the golfers out there, the Emergency Services Golf Tournament is a "GO" for launch this year. The Tournament will once again be held at the Minnedosa Golf Course on Monday June the 7th. Shotgun start at 1 PM and following 18 beautiful holes of golf, your appetite will be extinguished with a well prepared meal at the same location. Carts are available by calling the Golf Course directly and you can register at the Minnedosa RCMP by calling or dropping by. We look forward to spending the day with you!!
Have a safe week!
Detachment commander, Minnedosa RCMP
A busy week for Spruce Plains Area with the Neepawa Homecoming and the warmer weather. Minnedosa members responded to 17 calls for service locally in addition to assisting with traffic control and calls for service over the Homecoming weekend. Normally, I restrict this report to events that occur in the Minnedosa Area but seeing how we were mingled up for the weekend, you'll find a couple of Neepawa related incidents as well.
An elderly patient of the Minnedosa Hospital sparked our attention on the evening of the 13th when he went missing from his room. Thankfully, the gentleman misunderstood the doctors directions, packed up his stuff and drove home where he was located later that evening. As well, members responded to another missing elderly person from the Gladstone Care home on the evening of the 14th. This one decided to wheel down (in his wheel chair) to a local dance and get his groove on. I only hope I have that much stamina in my later years.
As most of you are aware, members along with the Neepawa Fire and EMS were dispatched to a residential house fire in the town of Minnedosa at 8:30 PM on the 14th of May. The fully engulfed single story bungalow on 3rd Avenue SW ignited some large spruce trees and as a result, the adjacent single story bungalow also caught fire.
Minnedosa Fire Department contained and extinguished the blaze before any further properties were affected. The members of the fire department should be commended for their quick and professional response to what could have been even more serious had it not been for their outstanding efforts. The initial home is considered a total loss. The second home is damaged by fire and smoke. An estimate of damage for either properties is not known at this time. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. The property representatives were able to evacuate the buildings prior to the fire spreading and have been provided shelter by local members of the community. A portion of 3rd Avenue SW was closed by Police for 6 hours during this incident for reasons of public safety and scene security.
The Office of the Fire Commissioner in conjunction with the RCMP have completed their investigation after sifting through the remains until 2 AM the following morning. The fire has been ruled "electrical".
Members concentrated on traffic enforcement throughout the weekend and followed up with liquor related offences during the evening. I was driving down Main street in Neepawa on Saturday when much to my surprise, I observed living renditions of Starsky & Hutch lurking near the Home Hardware. Looking to get an autograph from the ray ban wearing bandits, I wheeled around the block and much to my chagrin, they had disappeared. Wondering if I perhaps needed another cup of coffee or donut...out of the corner of my eye, appears my version of Hutch....standing behind the Bargain Shop pulling back on a cold one (and I don't mean iced tea). Long story short, they poured out their new case of beer and fine in hand, were on their way back to the beer vendor.
Here's where it gets even better. Not more than an hour later....I hear the same boys being queried by another officer. These boys had picked up another case of beer and were caught yet again. This time however, they were next to their vehicle and the officers found some drugs as well as the liquor. My partner in press (Cst. Devoe) will expand on this one I'm sure on the Neepawa side so be sure to look for his article!
Speeder of the week goes to a 19 year old fellow from Brandon when he was stopped on Highway #10 in the RM of Minto traveling 126 KPH. That's a fine of $381.25.
For the golfers out there, the Emergency Services Golf Tournament is a "GO" for launch this year. The Tournament will once again be held at the Minnedosa Golf Course on Monday June the 7th. Shotgun start at 1 PM and following 18 beautiful holes of golf, your appetite will be extinguished with a well prepared meal at the same location. Carts are available by calling the Golf Course directly and you can register at the Minnedosa RCMP by calling or dropping by. We look forward to spending the day with you!!
Have a safe week!
Busy week for Minnedosa RCMP
By Cpl. Brian Huff
Detachment commander, Minnedosa RCMP
A busy week for Spruce Plains Area with the Neepawa Homecoming and the warmer weather. Minnedosa members responded to 17 calls for service locally in addition to assisting with traffic control and calls for service over the Homecoming weekend. Normally, I restrict this report to events that occur in the Minnedosa Area but seeing how we were mingled up for the weekend, you'll find a couple of Neepawa related incidents as well.
An elderly patient of the Minnedosa Hospital sparked our attention on the evening of the 13th when he went missing from his room. Thankfully, the gentleman misunderstood the doctors directions, packed up his stuff and drove home where he was located later that evening. As well, members responded to another missing elderly person from the Gladstone Care home on the evening of the 14th. This one decided to wheel down (in his wheel chair) to a local dance and get his groove on. I only hope I have that much stamina in my later years.
As most of you are aware, members along with the Neepawa Fire and EMS were dispatched to a residential house fire in the town of Minnedosa at 8:30 PM on the 14th of May. The fully engulfed single story bungalow on 3rd Avenue SW ignited some large spruce trees and as a result, the adjacent single story bungalow also caught fire.
Minnedosa Fire Department contained and extinguished the blaze before any further properties were affected. The members of the fire department should be commended for their quick and professional response to what could have been even more serious had it not been for their outstanding efforts. The initial home is considered a total loss. The second home is damaged by fire and smoke. An estimate of damage for either properties is not known at this time. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. The property representatives were able to evacuate the buildings prior to the fire spreading and have been provided shelter by local members of the community. A portion of 3rd Avenue SW was closed by Police for 6 hours during this incident for reasons of public safety and scene security.
The Office of the Fire Commissioner in conjunction with the RCMP have completed their investigation after sifting through the remains until 2 AM the following morning. The fire has been ruled "electrical".
Members concentrated on traffic enforcement throughout the weekend and followed up with liquor related offences during the evening. I was driving down Main street in Neepawa on Saturday when much to my surprise, I observed living renditions of Starsky & Hutch lurking near the Home Hardware. Looking to get an autograph from the ray ban wearing bandits, I wheeled around the block and much to my chagrin, they had disappeared. Wondering if I perhaps needed another cup of coffee or donut...out of the corner of my eye, appears my version of Hutch....standing behind the Bargain Shop pulling back on a cold one (and I don't mean iced tea). Long story short, they poured out their new case of beer and fine in hand, were on their way back to the beer vendor.
Here's where it gets even better. Not more than an hour later....I hear the same boys being queried by another officer. These boys had picked up another case of beer and were caught yet again. This time however, they were next to their vehicle and the officers found some drugs as well as the liquor. My partner in press (Cst. Devoe) will expand on this one I'm sure on the Neepawa side so be sure to look for his article!
Speeder of the week goes to a 19 year old fellow from Brandon when he was stopped on Highway #10 in the RM of Minto traveling 126 KPH. That's a fine of $381.25.
For the golfers out there, the Emergency Services Golf Tournament is a "GO" for launch this year. The Tournament will once again be held at the Minnedosa Golf Course on Monday June the 7th. Shotgun start at 1 PM and following 18 beautiful holes of golf, your appetite will be extinguished with a well prepared meal at the same location. Carts are available by calling the Golf Course directly and you can register at the Minnedosa RCMP by calling or dropping by. We look forward to spending the day with you!!
Have a safe week!
Detachment commander, Minnedosa RCMP
A busy week for Spruce Plains Area with the Neepawa Homecoming and the warmer weather. Minnedosa members responded to 17 calls for service locally in addition to assisting with traffic control and calls for service over the Homecoming weekend. Normally, I restrict this report to events that occur in the Minnedosa Area but seeing how we were mingled up for the weekend, you'll find a couple of Neepawa related incidents as well.
An elderly patient of the Minnedosa Hospital sparked our attention on the evening of the 13th when he went missing from his room. Thankfully, the gentleman misunderstood the doctors directions, packed up his stuff and drove home where he was located later that evening. As well, members responded to another missing elderly person from the Gladstone Care home on the evening of the 14th. This one decided to wheel down (in his wheel chair) to a local dance and get his groove on. I only hope I have that much stamina in my later years.
As most of you are aware, members along with the Neepawa Fire and EMS were dispatched to a residential house fire in the town of Minnedosa at 8:30 PM on the 14th of May. The fully engulfed single story bungalow on 3rd Avenue SW ignited some large spruce trees and as a result, the adjacent single story bungalow also caught fire.
Minnedosa Fire Department contained and extinguished the blaze before any further properties were affected. The members of the fire department should be commended for their quick and professional response to what could have been even more serious had it not been for their outstanding efforts. The initial home is considered a total loss. The second home is damaged by fire and smoke. An estimate of damage for either properties is not known at this time. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. The property representatives were able to evacuate the buildings prior to the fire spreading and have been provided shelter by local members of the community. A portion of 3rd Avenue SW was closed by Police for 6 hours during this incident for reasons of public safety and scene security.
The Office of the Fire Commissioner in conjunction with the RCMP have completed their investigation after sifting through the remains until 2 AM the following morning. The fire has been ruled "electrical".
Members concentrated on traffic enforcement throughout the weekend and followed up with liquor related offences during the evening. I was driving down Main street in Neepawa on Saturday when much to my surprise, I observed living renditions of Starsky & Hutch lurking near the Home Hardware. Looking to get an autograph from the ray ban wearing bandits, I wheeled around the block and much to my chagrin, they had disappeared. Wondering if I perhaps needed another cup of coffee or donut...out of the corner of my eye, appears my version of Hutch....standing behind the Bargain Shop pulling back on a cold one (and I don't mean iced tea). Long story short, they poured out their new case of beer and fine in hand, were on their way back to the beer vendor.
Here's where it gets even better. Not more than an hour later....I hear the same boys being queried by another officer. These boys had picked up another case of beer and were caught yet again. This time however, they were next to their vehicle and the officers found some drugs as well as the liquor. My partner in press (Cst. Devoe) will expand on this one I'm sure on the Neepawa side so be sure to look for his article!
Speeder of the week goes to a 19 year old fellow from Brandon when he was stopped on Highway #10 in the RM of Minto traveling 126 KPH. That's a fine of $381.25.
For the golfers out there, the Emergency Services Golf Tournament is a "GO" for launch this year. The Tournament will once again be held at the Minnedosa Golf Course on Monday June the 7th. Shotgun start at 1 PM and following 18 beautiful holes of golf, your appetite will be extinguished with a well prepared meal at the same location. Carts are available by calling the Golf Course directly and you can register at the Minnedosa RCMP by calling or dropping by. We look forward to spending the day with you!!
Have a safe week!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Neepawa Esso temporarily closed
Posed by Kate
This morning, the Neepawa Esso station at the west junction of Hwy. #5 and Hwy. #16 was closed for business.
A representative from Ontario-based Pioneer Petroleum said they were doing inventory in order to change the location from an independent to a company store.
Pioneer Petroleum purchase the building from previous owners 5517665 Manitoba Ltd. last month when the property went up for mortgage auction.
The inventory of fuel, merchandise and equipment began this morning around 9:30 and was expected to be complete this afternoon.
Read this week's Banner to learn more.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Come see the stars of tomorrow!
Posted by Kate
The Lily Festival is hosting a "Stars of Tomorrow" Talent Night in the Roxy Theater on Thurs, May 13th at 7:30pm.
ADMISSION is FREE and the Festival committee would like a big audience for these young ladies and gentlemen as they strut their stuff.
To register for the competition, contact Audrey Heffell by phone 204-476-8811, or Email info@lilyfestival.com
The Lily Festival is hosting a "Stars of Tomorrow" Talent Night in the Roxy Theater on Thurs, May 13th at 7:30pm.
ADMISSION is FREE and the Festival committee would like a big audience for these young ladies and gentlemen as they strut their stuff.
To register for the competition, contact Audrey Heffell by phone 204-476-8811, or Email info@lilyfestival.com
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Police Briefs
By Cst. Kevin Devoe
Neepawa - Gladstone RCMP
Neepawa and Gladstone RCMP members responded to 38 calls for service
during the week of April 19th to the 25th. Calls for service ranged
from traffic violations to Criminal Code investigations, which included
theft and impaired driving.
A male resident of Neepawa was charged impaired driving. Police pulled
his vehicle over in the early hours of Saturday morning in the town of
Neepawa and observed an odour of liquor coming from inside his vehicle.
He was detained for a road side breath test. The driver failed and was
subsequently arrested for impaired driving. He was then escorted back
to the Neepawa RCMP Detachment where it was determined his blood alcohol
levels were over the legal limit. He was then released on a Promise to
Appear with a court date scheduled for June 1st in Neepawa Provincial
Court.
Police issued a number of tickets and warnings under the Highway
Traffic Act this past week. Violations included imprudent driving,
failure to display a front licence plate, dark window tint applied to a
vehicle and speeding. Top speeder of the week goes to a Winnipeg
resident, who was issued a speeding ticket for driving 30 km/h over the
posted speed limit. The total cost of the ticket was $431.75.
Police would also like to remind residents that there is no parking on
the west side of Mountain Avenue, near the Anglican Church, on the
corner of Main Street and Mountain Ave. As vehicles continue to be
parked there, residents are having a difficult time exiting their
driveways. Tickets can and will be issued, should this problem continue
to be an issue.
Police received a call about a stolen bicycle in Gladstone. It is
described as a CCM Riptide men’s mountain bike, off-white in colour.
Police have no suspects to date.
With the warmer weather approaching, two-wheeled transportation is once
again becoming popular. Bike owners should make sure they protect
themselves against theft. When leaving your bicycle unattended, be sure
to use a recommended lock to secure it. Bicycle owners should also
photograph and copy down the serial number, just in case they become a
victim of theft.
If anyone has information that could lead to solving a crime, please
call the Neepawa RCMP at 476-7340, Gladstone RCMP at 385-3035 or Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be submitted
on the internet at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Kevin Devoe has been a member of the Neepawa RCMP since September
2008.
Neepawa - Gladstone RCMP
Neepawa and Gladstone RCMP members responded to 38 calls for service
during the week of April 19th to the 25th. Calls for service ranged
from traffic violations to Criminal Code investigations, which included
theft and impaired driving.
A male resident of Neepawa was charged impaired driving. Police pulled
his vehicle over in the early hours of Saturday morning in the town of
Neepawa and observed an odour of liquor coming from inside his vehicle.
He was detained for a road side breath test. The driver failed and was
subsequently arrested for impaired driving. He was then escorted back
to the Neepawa RCMP Detachment where it was determined his blood alcohol
levels were over the legal limit. He was then released on a Promise to
Appear with a court date scheduled for June 1st in Neepawa Provincial
Court.
Police issued a number of tickets and warnings under the Highway
Traffic Act this past week. Violations included imprudent driving,
failure to display a front licence plate, dark window tint applied to a
vehicle and speeding. Top speeder of the week goes to a Winnipeg
resident, who was issued a speeding ticket for driving 30 km/h over the
posted speed limit. The total cost of the ticket was $431.75.
Police would also like to remind residents that there is no parking on
the west side of Mountain Avenue, near the Anglican Church, on the
corner of Main Street and Mountain Ave. As vehicles continue to be
parked there, residents are having a difficult time exiting their
driveways. Tickets can and will be issued, should this problem continue
to be an issue.
Police received a call about a stolen bicycle in Gladstone. It is
described as a CCM Riptide men’s mountain bike, off-white in colour.
Police have no suspects to date.
With the warmer weather approaching, two-wheeled transportation is once
again becoming popular. Bike owners should make sure they protect
themselves against theft. When leaving your bicycle unattended, be sure
to use a recommended lock to secure it. Bicycle owners should also
photograph and copy down the serial number, just in case they become a
victim of theft.
If anyone has information that could lead to solving a crime, please
call the Neepawa RCMP at 476-7340, Gladstone RCMP at 385-3035 or Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be submitted
on the internet at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Kevin Devoe has been a member of the Neepawa RCMP since September
2008.
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