In July 2016 ...

Rain, Hail, Wind In Monday Storm
Too Much Water On Fields And Rain Is Not Helping
Short Storm Leaves Big Damage
There were some major thunderstorms that brought lightning, thunder, rain, and hail. Crops were getting saturated with moisture and, in Niverville, a house was struck by lightening causing only minimal damage to the roof.

A tree fell onto the roof a pickup truck parked on a yard in La Broquerie.Hot Weather On The Way
Splash Park Is A Hot Spot On A Hot Day
Ribbons Are Cut At Niverville's Brand New Splash Pad
High Temperatures And Humidity Opens Splash Pad Early
There were also some very hot days where the combination of temperature and humidity made it feel like more than 40ºC. Cooling stations were set up at places like the Pat Porter Active Living Centre. Both Niverville and Ste. Anne opened new splash pads, a place where families could find relief from the heat.

Old Tom Construction Begins Monday
Some Motorists Ignoring 'Road Closed' Signs On Old Tom
For residents of Steinbach, another major street project got underway as Old Tom Road was paved. This created further bottlenecks on Highway 12 which had already been under construction for a few months.

Work Begins On New Offices For Tache
The RM of Tache started work on a new municipal office building along the Trans-Canada Highway at Provincial Road 206. Reeve Robert Rivard said the location was more central to all residents. The building would cost $3.7-million.

Club Jovial A Total Loss After Friday Night Fire
A devastating fire destroyed Club Jovial in Ste. Anne. The building was a total loss, fortunately no one was hurt. 

A crew prepares part of Old Tom Road for paving.St. Pierre Gets More Money Than Expected For Lagoon Expansion
Village council in St. Pierre was excited as it got word they would be getting $2.25-million in government funding toward their lagoon project. The project is scheduled for 2017.

La Broquerie Seeing Growth After Low Growth Last Year
Bounce Back Year For Construction In Hanover
Steinbach House Sales Up Over Last Year
A number of municipalities, including Hanover and the City of Steinbach, reported housing construction was ahead of the previous year and home sales were reported as brisk.

Thousands Take To The Streets For Steinbach Pride March
Also in July, thousands of people came to Steinbach to take part in the City's first Pride March and Rally.

New Building Takes Over Steinbach City Hall Parking Lot
Steinbach Residents Embrace Pokemon Go
The parking lot at City Hall took on a new look as a building was erected to house a couple of City departments as the expansion of City Hall took place. City Hall also became a popular destination for people using the new Pokemon app on their phones.