2023 Budget Hearing The Municipality of Boissevain-Morton presented its 2023 Financial Plan on Thursday, April 27, 2023. View pdf of the presentation here, or watch the recorded public hearing on Youtube: […]
2023 Financial Plan
Public Notices
Boil Water Advisory LIFTED
UPDATE APRIL 19, 2023: The boil water advisory has been lifted. Boissevain water system has met all conditions for rescinding the boil water advisory and that bacteriological testing results meet regulatory standards. Therefore, the boil water advisory that was placed on the Boissevain water system on April 17, 2023 has been rescinded. Normal water usage can be resumed. ————————————————– BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE BOISSEVAIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM Issued by the Medical Officer of Health, Manitoba Health and the Office of Drinking Water, Manitoba Environment and Climate April 17, 2023 A major distribution failure (break), on April 17, 2023 has led to the loss of water pressure in the Boissevain distribution system. Distribution depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, a boil water advisory has been issued to ensure public health protection. RECOMMENDATIONS Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for: Drinking and ice making Preparing beverages, such as infant formula Preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables Brushing teeth It is not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, such as laundry or washing dishes. Adults and older children that are able to avoid swallowing the water can wash, bathe, or shower. Young children should be sponge bathed. If boiling is not practical, an alternate and safe supply of water should be used for consumptive purposes; i.e. bottled water. Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet #1 – Boil Water Advisory For Manitoba Water System Users contains additional information on water use and can be found on the website below. All commercial, public and permitted facilities (ex: restaurants, health care facilities, day cares, personal care homes and other private facilities that provide food and water services) must follow […]
Boil Water Advisory Lifted: August 11, 2023
UPDATE AUGUST 11, 2023: The boil water advisory has been lifted. Boissevain water system has met all conditions for rescinding the boil water advisory and that bacteriological testing results meet regulatory standards. Therefore, the boil water advisory that was placed on the Boissevain water system on August 9 has been rescinded. Normal water usage can be resumed. ————————————————– BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE BOISSEVAIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM For ALL utility users in the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton Issued by the Medical Officer of Health, Manitoba Health and the Office of Drinking Water, Manitoba Environment and Climate August 9, 2023 A major distribution failure (break), on August 9, 2023 has led to the loss of water pressure in the Boissevain distribution system. Distribution depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, a boil water advisory has been issued to ensure public health protection. RECOMMENDATIONS Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for: Drinking and ice making Preparing beverages, such as infant formula Preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables Brushing teeth It is not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, such as laundry or washing dishes. Adults and older children that are able to avoid swallowing the water can wash, bathe, or shower. Young children should be sponge bathed. If boiling is not practical, an alternate and safe supply of water should be used for consumptive purposes; i.e. bottled water. Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet #1 – Boil Water Advisory For Manitoba Water System Users contains additional information on water use and can be found on the website below. All commercial, public and permitted facilities (ex: restaurants, health care facilities, day cares, personal care homes and other private […]
Boil Water Advisory Lifted: May 12, 2023
UPDATE MAY 12, 2023: The boil water advisory has been lifted. Boissevain water system has met all conditions for rescinding the boil water advisory and that bacteriological testing results meet regulatory standards. Therefore, the boil water advisory that was placed on a portion of the Boissevain water system on May 9, 2023 has been rescinded. Normal water usage can be resumed. ————————————————– BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR A PORTION OF THE BOISSEVAIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM Issued by the Medical Officer of Health, Manitoba Health and the Office of Drinking Water, Manitoba Environment and Climate May 9, 2023 Repairs to a line break on May 9, 2023 has led to the loss of water pressure in a portion of the Boissevain distribution system including: Buckingham Street between Stephen Street and McKenzie Street, Boissevain School, 793 Mill Road, 794 McKenzie Street, 784 McKenzie Street, 100 William Street, and the Busy B Drive Inn. Distribution depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, a boil water advisory has been issued to ensure public health protection. RECOMMENDATIONS Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for: Drinking and ice making Preparing beverages, such as infant formula Preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables Brushing teeth It is not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, such as laundry or washing dishes. Adults and older children that are able to avoid swallowing the water can wash, bathe, or shower. Young children should be sponge bathed. If boiling is not practical, an alternate and safe supply of water should be used for consumptive purposes; i.e. bottled water. Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet #1 – Boil Water Advisory For Manitoba Water System Users contains additional information […]
Boil Water Advisory: Lifted April 10, 2024
UPDATE APRIL 10, 2024: The boil water advisory has been lifted. Boissevain water system has met all conditions for rescinding the boil water advisory and that bacteriological testing results meet regulatory standards. Therefore, the boil water advisory that was placed on a portion of the Boissevain water system on April 8, 2024 has been rescinded. Normal water usage can be resumed. BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR A PORTION OF THE BOISSEVAIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM For utility users west of Rae Street in the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton Issued by the Medical Officer of Health, Manitoba Health and the Office of Drinking Water, Manitoba Environment and Climate April 8, 2024 A water main repair on April 8, 2024, has led to the loss of water pressure in a portion of the Boissevain distribution system [west of Rae St]. Distribution depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, a boil water advisory has been issued to the affected area to ensure public health protection. RECOMMENDATIONS Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for: Drinking and ice making Preparing beverages, such as infant formula Preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables Brushing teeth […]
Local State of Emergency Declared
Local State of Emergency Declared On Wednesday, April 12, the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton declared a local state of emergency due to overland flooding and washed-out roads. […]
Planned Utility Maintenance & Road Closures
Update Wednesday, August 23, 2023 *UPDATED AT 10:45 AM* The excavation crews are now working on Cherry Street (south side of Ducker, #13, then north side, #12). ——————— Wednesday, August 23, 2023 9:00 AM: The intersection at Broadway and Buckingham is now closed for excavation (#7 & 8) and will remain closed through Thursday. As work progresses, the excavation crew will move to Broadway South (#11), Cherry Street (#12 & 13) and Caranton Road (#10). For everyone’s safety, please avoid these areas when closed. For more information click here. Please note order of locations are subject to change at any time. North Railway Street west has reopened, and east to Broadway (#1, 2, 3 & 4 open now, #5 will reopen midday Wednesday). Update Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 10:45 am The east and west sides of North Railway Street at Broadway are now closed for excavation (#4 & 5). As the work progresses, crews will move to Cook Street near Buckingham (#6). Wednesday excavation crews will begin work at the corner of Buckingham and Broadway (see valve insertion map, please note order of locations are subject to change at any time). For everyone’s safety, please avoid these areas when closed. North Railway Street at Mill Road (#1) has reopened to traffic, and North Railway at Rae Street (#2), and North Railway & Mill Road East (#3) will reopen later today. Water main valve insertions are expected to continue through Saturday, August 26. Closed roads will reopen following valve placement and once driving surface is restored. Please note: QuikValve insertions should not interrupt water services. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. For more information, please call the Municipal Office at 204-534-2433. Update Tuesday, August 22, 2023 The east and west sides of North […]
Planned Water Outage
PLANNED WATER OUTAGE – APRIL 17 Boissevain-Morton Utility Department has located a second water main leak on the same line on Stephen Street. In order to perform the necessary repairs, there will be a planned water outage on Monday, April 17 from approximately 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Please be aware, once water has been turned back on, a boil water advisory will be in effect. The Municipality will provide updates as they become available via Connect-Boissevain, social media and boissevain.ca. The planned outage will affect all utility users with the exception of those in the southeast corner: from Johnson Street east to Aikman, and from South Railway south to Mountain Street. *click here to view map of affected areas. […]
Planned Water Outage: *Wednesday, August 9, 2023*
PLEASE NOTE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 Boissevain Utility Department has located a water main leak at the corner of North Railway and Broadway. This leak will require water to be shut off to repair the line. A planned water outage will occur on *Wednesday, August 9* from approximately 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The planned outage will affect all utility users with the exception of those in the southeast corner: from Johnson Street east to Aikman, and from South Railway south to Mountain Street. *click here to view map of affected areas. Please be aware, once water has been turned back on, a boil water advisory will be in effect. The Municipality will provide updates as they become available via Connect-Boissevain, social media and boissevain.ca. […]
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Planned Water Outage: May 9
PLANNED WATER OUTAGE – MAY 9 Boissevain-Morton Utility Department will be repairing a water main break on Tuesday, May 9 on Buckingham Street by Boissevain School. There will be a planned water outage from approximately 3:15 pm to 5:30 pm. The water outage will affect utility users along Buckingham (from MacKenzie to Stephen Street), Boissevain School and north to Steads Farm Supply. *click here to view map of affected areas. Please be aware, once water has been turned back on, a boil water advisory will be in effect for the affected area. The Municipality will provide updates as they become available via Connect-Boissevain, social media and boissevain.ca. STREET CLOSURE: Please note Buckingham Street from Mill Road to MacKenzie Street will be closed for the entire day to allow for these repairs. […]