http://city.steinbach.mb.cahttp://www.steinbach.ca/news/ City of Steinbach News Feed en-us Sun, 20 May 2012 10:18:15 CST http://city.steinbach.mb.ca/news/?recid=424
Friday night opening for DOC Walker - Jason Petric (Modern Country), McKenzie Road (Contemporary Country), Jason Kirkness (Rock Country), Quinton Blair (Honky Tonk Country)

Saturday night opening for Burton Cummings - Dormant Ember (Rock),Corny Elvis Rempel (Elvis Tribute)
Mike Burnard (Pop Rock), The Cracked Egg Shell (Classic Rock 50s 80s), Jordan St.Cyr (Pop Rock)

Jason Petric had this to say when he found out that he would be on the stage Friday night, I grew up loving Doc Walker. The first time I saw them was at the grand opening of the MTS Centre, and I've been front row at a handful of their shows ever since. I'm gonna be a very proud Manitoban that day. Rocket Girl is my Mom's favorite song.

The admiration was echoed by Saturday night performer Jordan St. Cyr, I couldn't be more excited for the opportunity to share the stage with someone like Burton Cummings. His career has spanned decades with songs that have shaped the musical landscape we live in today. It will definitely be a highlight for my band and I to have had this privilege.

Tickets for both evening shows are available at Earls Meat Market, MTS Connect and Safeway in Steinbach. For bios on the weekend opening acts visit www.summerinthecity.ca.Or for more contact Cindi Rempel Patrick at 204-346-1077.

The first Summer in the City Festival came together in 2009 as a celebration of Arts and Culture. Now in its fourth year, that commitment from the City, volunteers and local business is stronger than ever. Nearly 30 local performers and groups will play on the Prudential Main Stage this June. In addition the committee is excited for the growth in visual arts, with a new Artists in the City Courtyard being planned. And, festival-goers will get a glimpse of the diverse food, dance and people of the area with the introduction of Cultures in the City sponsored by Hylife.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 10:18:15 CST http://city.steinbach.mb.ca/news/?recid=423
HTA section 61(2) states: No person shall operate, or permit to be operated, upon a highway any motor vehicle or trailer unless the load that the motor vehicle or trailer is carrying is firmly bound, sufficiently covered, or otherwise secured or loaded, in such a manner that no portion of the load may become dislodged or fall from the motor vehicle or trailer (The Highway Traffic Act).

This provision applies to pickup trucks and/or trailers of any size and is intended to facilitate road safety by eliminating risk of loose and flying debris from unsecured loads. If you are stopped by a law enforcement agency for violating HTA section 61(2), the fine is $231.50.

All bulky loads must be tarped and larger items secured with adequate tie-down straps or rope. Failure to properly secure loads entering or exiting the Steinbach Landfill will result in a $10 surcharge over and above regular fees.For residents who do not have a tarp to secure their loads, the Landfill will provide 6 x 8 tarps and four bungee straps for the price of $10 (while supplies last).

Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to the City of Steinbachs Solid Waste Department Head, Eldon Wallman, at 346-6532 or by e-mail to ewallman@steinbach.ca.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 10:18:15 CST http://city.steinbach.mb.ca/news/?recid=422
According to Summer in the City Festival Chair, Keith Unger, this is a good thing. It was important that we find a location that has extended business hours. We really want this festival to be for the people and as Steinbach and the surrounding communities continue to grow, the festival will have to remain agile to meet their needs.

Tickets have been on sale for Friday night Country headliners DOC Walker since just before Christmas. And Burton Cummings and Band, who will headline on Saturday, have quickly become fan favorites already selling many tickets online. Tickets for the DOC Walker show are $25 rush and $50 VIP, Burton Cummings tickets are priced at only $40 each or $65 for VIP. Rush ticket holders are reminded to bring lawn chairs or sit in the bleachers. VIP tickets are located in a section near the stage with pre-set chairs. Full performer line-ups will be released in the coming weeks.

Volunteers are still needed for the June 15/16 weekend. As the Summer in the City Festival continues to grow, so does the demand for community-minded volunteers. Interested groups or individuals can contact volunteer co-coordinator Rita Winter. The Summer in the City Festival Committee also recognizes that this event could not have become such a success without the confidence and support of local businesses. Each of the sponsors contributes in a unique way, helping to meet the needs of a 2-day festival for Steinbach and the surrounding communities. With the help of these partners the Festival has been able to grow each year, adding a second night headliner, Show n Shine, childrens area and new for 2012 will be an Artist Courtyard and Cultural displays.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 10:18:15 CST http://city.steinbach.mb.ca/news/?recid=421
- No more than two (2) sales events are allowed on the premises in any calendar year.
- The duration of a sales event must not exceed four (4) consecutive days.
- Sales events must only occur during daylight hours.
- Signs advertising the sale must be placed no sooner than one day before the sale and must be removed by the end of the sale.
- Signs may be placed on private property only with permission of the property owner.
- Signs are not allowed on any public street median, public utility pole, or traffic control device pole for reasons of public and traffic safety.

Remember - you are not exempt from parking laws when attending garage sales in Steinbach. Vehicles must be parked on the correct side of the street, and in the same direction as traffic. Illegal and inappropriate parking can result in dangerous conditions for emergency vehicles, pedestrians, and through-traffic. Illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed by the City of Steinbach.

For more information, contactthe City Clerkby phone at (204) 346-6228 or by e-mail atinfo@steinbach.ca. ]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 10:18:15 CST http://city.steinbach.mb.ca/news/?recid=420
Emergency preparedness is something every family should be practicing in their home, said Vassart. This includes things like purchasing a weather radio, planning a fire evacuation route, and packing a 72-hour emergency kit.

Vassart points to excellent sources of information available via the Citys website, www.steinbach.ca, which provides emergency planning brochures and documents, as well as links to other federal emergency preparedness websites.

Citizens can not only access information and brochures that will help them prepare for different emergency situations, but they can also educate themselves on the Citys emergency plans.

It is important for our families to prepare as best we can for any emergency situation, said Mayor Chris Goertzen. As the Citys Emergency Coordinator, Denis Vassart has done an excellent job of providing Council and Steinbach residents with emergency preparedness information. I strongly encourage the public to educate themselves and utilize the preparedness information provided on the Citys website.

For more information on emergency preparedness, click here.]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 10:18:15 CST http://city.steinbach.mb.ca/news/?recid=419
The City also intends to conduct adult mosquito control (ground-based ultra low volume spraying) in 2012, if the number of mosquitoes counted in Steinbach reaches a high level. Spraying would occur from streets and road allowances, and in parks and green spaces within city limits.

Presuming weather conditions are conducive, the ground based spraying would occur during the late evening and night. Spraying may occur twice in seven days. If spraying is cancelled due to weather conditions, adult mosquito control would be carried out as soon as weather permits.

The pesticide product to be used for ground spraying is Malathion dispersed by an ultra low volume aerosol sprayer. To reduce exposure during fogging:
close all windows and doors;
stay away from working trucks while spraying is underway;
supply/exhaust fans and HRVs should be turned off;
ensure fruits and vegetables are washed;
remove clothes and childrens toys from outside areas;
wash any household items or toys left outside before use.

Objections
The public may send written objections to fogging by mail to the addresses below, by e-mail to info@steinbach.ca, or in person at City Hall, 225 Reimer Avenue in Steinbach. Objections should be dated and must include a name, street address, and phone number and will be kept on record for the 2012 year.

City of Steinbach
225 Reimer Avenue
Steinbach, MB R5G 2J1

Manitoba Conservation
Pesticide / Fertilizer Section
123 Main Street, Suite 160
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5

Please note, if you registered an objection to fogging last year (2011), you will need to register again this year. As per the Manitoba pesticides regulation, objections must be filed each year. Any objections received less than two days before a scheduled fogging will take effect for the next fogging.


What You Can Do
The City reminds residents that they can also take actions to help keep the mosquito population down:

Eliminate standing water.
Regularly clean and empty eaves troughs, pool covers and other items that collect water.
Clean and empty bird baths weekly.
Make sure openings in rain barrels are covered with mosquito screening or tightly sealed around the downspout.
Clear your yard of old tires or other debris where water collects.
Cut the grass around your home; trim hedges and trees around doorways and seating areas.
]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 10:18:15 CST http://city.steinbach.mb.ca/news/?recid=418 Hundreds have already signed up to help beautify the city. Families, church groups, co-workers, and friends will be walking through the community picking up garbage along the streets and in the ditches and parks while getting some much needed exercise.

Last year was the first year that the event had to be moved to the rain date so numbers were down somewhat. Six hundred volunteers picked up the garbage, but a total of 8 tons of garbage was collected which is 3 tons more than the previous year.

Grace Hiebert from the Southland Community Church, and one of the community organizers for Pick up and Walk, expects the numbers to be up considerably this year.

Because of the early spring and the dry ditches, we have prime conditions for the event this year. So far 17 churches and several community groups will be joining together in this amazing show of solidarity to help clean up our community. It will be great to see the 'sea of yellow' t-shirts again helping to keep our volunteers safe. This event is a great gift to the community of Steinbach.

All Pick up and Walk volunteers will be meeting at the T.G Smith Arena in Steinbach on Saturday, April 28th at 9:00 am and everyone is welcome to participate (remember to wear your bright yellow t-shirt from last year!). From there, volunteers will be dispatched in groups of 6-10 and will be supplied with maps, routes, and garbage bags. People are encouraged to wear rubber boots, and to dress for the weather. A thank you lunch will be provided, free of charge back at the arena at noon. Rain date is the following Saturday, May 12th.
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Cindi Rempel Patrick (Stage and Production committee chair) made the announcement, along with the rest of the Summer in the City Festival committee, this morning on MIX 96.7FM. Rempel Patrick says she realized how huge Burton Cummings was when she attended the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

There were people from every country in the crowd that night and they all knew the words to every song. We often dont appreciate the talent we have in our own backyard, but it was humbling to see the fans in Vancouver so in love with his music.

Tickets will be available online at www.summerinthecity.cabeginning Monday morning (April 23rd) at 10am. Tickets are priced at only $40 each or $65 for VIP and expected to sell quickly. The Festival Committee is excited to finally be able to release the news, after many months of planning. Burton and the Burton Cummings Band follow on the heels of other Canadian greats: Tom Cochrane, Loverboy and Trooper.Back in December, the committee announcedDoc Walkeras the Friday night headliner. Details on ticket outlet locations for both concerts will be released soon.

Steinbach welcomes all of Southeastern Manitoba to join the fun of the 4th Annual Summer in the City Festival in Steinbach, June 15-16, 2012. The first ever Summer in the City Festival was hosted in June 2009 - the HUGE highlight was Tom Cochrane closing the show on Saturday night. In 2010, a midway was added, a Friday country night in partnership with the Steinbach Fire Association, and fireworks to wrap up the concert on Saturday.

This year, expect dozens of food vendors, artists and crafters to line Main Street, opening for business on Friday at noon. The entertainment hits the BIG stage Friday following the opening ceremonies at noon. Entertainment is free on both Friday and Saturday until 5pm. The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce and businesses throughout Steinbach welcome you to come shop and save during Sales in the City, Thursday through Saturday. There will be multicultural performers andfood,the Wonder Shows midway, and entertainment for children.]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:18:15 CST http://city.steinbach.mb.ca/news/?recid=416
A panel consisting of three AMM directors judged the submissions using criteria including creativity, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and overall benefit to the municipality.

According to Dobrowolski, This facility is much more than a waste disposal ground, its a state-of-the-art operation that provides the community with a place to dispose of their waste materials in an environmentally responsible manner.

An even greater accomplishment is that the site is being managed to such high environmental standards that, once full, it will be suitable for recreation purposes, which will blend in with nearby residential development.
Mayor Chris Goertzen was on hand to receive the award.

This project has given us another 22 years of life in our landfill, not just for our municipality but for a number of others who use this facility, he said. We do want to build a city of excellence and this project is an incredibly important piece of the puzzle.

The community has embraced the Citys mandate to encourage waste reduction, along with its message of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Refuse. As a result, even though Steinbach and area is one of the fastest growing areas in Manitoba, there continues to be a drop in tonnage entering the facility five years in a row.

Statistics show Steinbach and area to consistently be one of the best recycling areas in Manitoba, says Dobrowolski. Although operating to such a high standard has an impact on the cost of its operation, it has also extended the life of the landfill, which will save money down the road.

This is a municipality that is working hard to achieve environmental sustainability over the long-term, which has a very direct benefit on the people who live there. That is true leadership, says Dobrowolski.

More information about the Municipal Excellence Award can be found at http://www.amm.mb.ca/res_award.html.
]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:18:15 CST http://city.steinbach.mb.ca/news/?recid=415 This includes CityHall,Operations,Steinbach Landfill, the T.G. Smith Centre (arenas) and theSteinbach Aquatic Centre. The T.G. Smith Centre is closed all weekend.

The Steinbach Aquatic Centre will also be closed on Sunday, April 8th.
Click for the Aquatic Centre'spublic swim schedule.

The City of Steinbach wishes you anenjoyable Easter weekend!]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 10:18:15 CST