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Local Government District of Pinawa Council

Governs Pinawa

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Who sits on it

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  • Mayor web2.gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Blair Skinner as Mayor gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Councillor web2.gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Jason Tirschman as Councillor gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Michael King as Councillor gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Rhonda Henschell as Councillor gov.mb.ca · checked
  • Susan Appleyard as Councillor gov.mb.ca · checked
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What it can do

  • General by-laws

    Passes by-laws for municipal purposes on the safety, health, protection and well-being of people and property; public places; nuisances and activities on private property; wild and domestic animals; fireworks and firearms; and businesses, and enforces them (The Municipal Act, s. 232(1)).

  • Municipal roads

    Owns, names and maintains municipal roads and regulates private works on them (s. 232(1)(d)-(f)); must keep municipal roads in a reasonable state of repair (Part 9, ss. 285-294).

  • Drainage

    Regulates drains and drainage on public and private property and maintains municipal drains (ss. 232(1)(h), 294.1).

  • Public utilities

    Owns and operates public utilities such as water supply and wastewater (s. 232(1)(l)); may build local improvements such as sewage, water and waste management facilities (s. 311).

  • Fire protection

    Prevents and fights fires (s. 232(1)(i)) and provides fire protection services (Part 9, ss. 264-270).

  • Special services

    May provide special services by by-law, including snow removal, waste and recycling collection, street lighting, recreation, emergency management, and fire and police protection (s. 312).

  • Property taxation

    Levies municipal property taxes, local improvement and special service taxes, and sets mill rates each year (Part 10, Powers of Taxation).

  • Budget and finance

    Adopts the annual financial plan (operating and capital budget) and manages municipal finances (Part 6, Financial Administration).

  • Land use planning and building permits

    Adopts development plans and zoning by-laws, decides variances and conditional uses, and issues development and building permits, within planning districts where they exist (The Planning Act).

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  • gov.mb.ca · checked councils: Manitoba Municipal Relations, Municipal Officials Directory (last updated 24 Jul 2026): PINAWA, L.G.D., municipal no. 616, population 1558. Every municipality is governed by a council (The Municipal Act, s. 77). For: Local Government District of Pinawa Council
  • gov.mb.ca · checked councils: Municipal office address, phone, fax, email and website from the Municipal Officials Directory (24 Jul 2026). For: Municipal office
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked councils: The Municipal Act, C.C.S.M. c. M225 (ss. 232, 264-270, 285-294.1, 311-312, Parts 6 and 10); The Planning Act, C.C.S.M. c. P80 for land use. For: General by-laws, Municipal roads, Drainage, Public utilities, Fire protection and 4 more
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked councils: The Municipal Act (C.C.S.M. c. M225), ss. 77-80 (council of a head and 4-10 councillors; titles), 86 (general elections), 87-88 (wards). Seat count: one head of council. For: Mayor
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked councils: The Municipal Act (C.C.S.M. c. M225), ss. 77-80 (council of a head and 4-10 councillors; titles), 86 (general elections), 87-88 (wards). Seat count: councillors listed in the Municipal Officials Directory (24 Jul 2026). For: Councillor
  • gov.mb.ca · checked councils: Mayor, Pinawa: Manitoba Municipal Relations, Municipal Officials Directory, last updated 24 Jul 2026 (checked 2026-10-11). Start date not recorded (council elected Oct 2022 unless chosen at a by-election since). For: Blair Skinner as Mayor
  • gov.mb.ca · checked councils: Councillor, Pinawa: Manitoba Municipal Relations, Municipal Officials Directory, last updated 24 Jul 2026 (checked 2026-10-11). Start date not recorded (council elected Oct 2022 unless chosen at a by-election since). For: Jason Tirschman as Councillor, Michael King as Councillor, Rhonda Henschell as Councillor, Susan Appleyard as Councillor
  • gov.mb.ca · checked councils: Province of Manitoba, Municipal Elections 2026: "The next general municipal election is Wednesday, October 28, 2026." Date rule: The Municipal Act, s. 86 (https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/m225.php). For: General election, October 28, 2026

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