Association of Manitoba Municipalities

06/12/2026

Manitoba Government Increases Provincial Police Service Agreement Funding to Address RCMP Vacancy Rates

“The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) welcomes the addition of new RCMP recruits to Manitoba, helping to reduce vacancies across the province,” said Kathy Valentino, president, AMM. “Through our ongoing partnership with Manitoba RCMP and the Manitoba government, we have worked to raise awareness of the many benefits of living and working in Manitoba. Today’s announcement reflects the value of those efforts and is another positive step toward strengthening policing services in communities provincewide.”

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Province of Manitoba

06/12/2026

Last night, AMM Parkland District Director Jim Manchur attended the EDAM Awards Gala and had the honour of presenting the Project of the Year Award in the $100,000 and Under Category to the Community Revitalization & Incentive Support Program (CRISP). Congratulations to the team behind this initiative and its positive impact on community and economic development! 👏🏆

06/12/2026

More women urged to run in fall elections

A good sized crowd gathered Tuesday evening in the multipurpose room of Boundary Trails Health Centre's new Community Services Building for the Pembina Valley Women in Leadership: Trailblazers in Politics event, an evening designed to encourage more women to consider public service and leadership roles in their communities.

The panel brought together women with experience in municipal, provincial, and school board politics, offering attendees a candid look at the opportunities, challenges, and rewards that come with serving in elected office.

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https://pembinavalleyonline(dot)com/articles/more-women-urged-to-run-in-fall-elections?

06/12/2026

City of Portage la Prairie - Municipal Government councillor Joe Masi acclaimed to FCM board; ag research station resolution passed

“I really stressed communities like Portage, the water and the wastewater; it's huge. It's not just in Portage, Morden, Winkler, Brandon, all, but here in Portage we're dealing with a major water treatment plant and the funding that we need, and certainly we've applied now to them, and we're hoping we're successful.” Masi adds

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https://www(dot)portageonline(dot)com/articles/portage-councillor-joe-masi-acclaimed-to-fcm-board-ag-research-station-resolution-passed

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Day 2 of our June District Meetings took us to the Town of Winnipeg Beach!

A big thank you to everyone who attended, especially given the severe storms many communities have been facing this week.

To those who couldn’t make it, we know many of you have been focused on keeping your communities safe and services running.

Thank you to the Town of Winnipeg Beach for the warm hospitality and for hosting us!

06/10/2026

Manitoba Government Invests $21.2 Million in Infrastructure Improvements in Interlake Region

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Province of Manitoba

06/10/2026

City of Portage la Prairie - Municipal Government city manager highlights growing role of women leaders

City Manager Nicole Chychota reflected on leadership, inclusion, and the importance of helping remove barriers that may discourage participation in municipal government.

Chychota reflects on some of the broader shifts she has observed in local government and the efforts that can help make leadership positions more accessible.

“We are seeing a lot more women signing up for these roles, which is great to see,” Chychota says. “I think a lot of councils, in particular, have made it a priority to create an environment that is both welcoming and suited to women to join leadership positions.”

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https://portageonline(dot)com/articles/portage-city-manager-highlights-growing-role-of-women-leaders

06/09/2026

Manitoba Government Invests $1.2 Million in New Outdoor Sports Complex for Arborg

“The Arborg-Bifrost Outdoor Sports Complex is the result of a shared vision between the Town of Arborg, Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton, community volunteers and local user groups,” said Peter Dueck, mayor, Town of Arborg. “Provincial support is helping transform that vision into reality. This project will strengthen recreational opportunities throughout the region and serve residents and visitors.”

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Province of Manitoba