There was a lot to celebrate for the RM of Stanley in 2021.
Reeve Morris Olafson says the municipality started a curbside recycling program, which he says is working out very well. He notes they currently have 1,400 large recycling bins in use by residents throughout the RM.
Stanley also signed a five-year agreement with Morden and Winkler in the area of recreation this past year. The agreement will see the RM contribute to both cities for recreation. "It's just a win-win situation with both," said Olafson. "It's much the same as the fire agreements that we have with them, (Winkler & Morden) they work really well."
Olafson says planning for future development in multiple areas of the municipality was part of the agenda as well. He said they have nearly wrapped up the Reinfeld Secondary Plan and are a few months away from completing the Schanzenfeld Secondary Plan. He says the plans are to ensure there is good and proper structure in place in the two communities for when sewer does become available. "And we've just done a drainage study west of Morden as well, which there's demand there as well for new housing," added Olafson.
Additional highlights in 2021 included the announcement of the expansion to Boundary Trails Health Centre, and multiple improvements at the flourishing Stanley Park.