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Apr 28, 2010
National Public Works Week (NPWW) is a celebration of the tens of thousands of men and women in North America who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works.Instituted as a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 1960, NPWW calls attention to the importance of public works in community life. The Week seeks to enhance the prestige of the often-unsung heroes of our society-the professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication.This year, premier Greg Selinger has proclaimed the week of May 16-22, 2010 as "Public Works Week" in the Province of Manitoba.
Mar 29, 2010
Summary for March 2010. Includes notes regarding Membership, Board of Directors recent actions, Call for Nominations, upcoming Snow Conference, Centre for Sustainability and other items.
Attached is a letter from Peter King to Ric Robertshaw, Co-Chair of the National Rountable on Sustainable Infrastructure (NRTSI)
Mar 29, 2010
It is official. Bi-partisanship does not exist in the House of representatives in Washington. If you thought the two parties could come together on anything, it would be to pass a resolution supporting National Public Works Week (NPWW), particularly in our 50th anniversary year. But, not this year given the rather intense partisan climate.A short story about how Washington works, or does not work: We have been working with House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee staff to move our annual, non-controversial NPWW resolution through the House. Committee staff took the language we submitted, which was based on the resolution approved last year by the full House, and added clauses referring to ARRA, stimulus, and job creation, along with other clauses, based on data presented to the Committee. (Click here for a link to H. Res 1125.) The Committee t [ ... ]
Jan 31, 2010
Attached are APWA contributions to the CPWA Board Meeting, held January 22, 2010.
Jan 31, 2010
Attached is a presentation by Environment Canada regarding Wastewater Regulatory Framework from January 22.
Jan 31, 2010
Attached is a copy of Tactix's Presentation at the CPWA Board Meeting January 22.
Dec 26, 2009
Congratulations to "Stonecutter Consulting" for winning CPWA Manitoba's Award for the Top Progress Report Submission.This year's team includes:Keenan Patmore, Jordan Thompson, Chris Robak, Brock Campbell, Andreas Loutas, Michelle Globush, Dana Bredin and Adam Prokopanko.President Craig Rowbotham was on hand to present this year's Award Certificates and $300 prize.
Dec 22, 2009
1st Quarter: Len Urniezius Reverse Troy Borsa 2nd Quarter: No Winner Reverse Russ Phillips 3rd Quarter: David Hyra Reverse No Winner Final: Roberta Lowry Reverse: Larry ClevenThanks to all who participated!
Dec 7, 2009
Attached is a copy of the recently-released Fourth Report to Canadians on the Government’s ongoing progress on implementing Canada’s Economic Action Plan. It is also online at http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/feature.asp?pageId=156 (English) andhttp://www.actionplan.gc.ca/fra/index.asp (French)The Building Infrastructure section starts on page 67 of the attached.
Nov 19, 2009
9 Past Presidents of the Canadian Public Works Association - Manitoba Chapter got together November 18th. Plans are underway to create a new Bursary for Red River College students interested in the Public Works field.Kel Stewart, Len Chambers, Randy Borsa, Bill Grabowecky, Ken Welchinski, Bill Loewen, Bob Corkal, Roy Houston and Dan Wiwchar
Nov 3, 2009
For snowfighters who can't wait for winter to begin: (It's a free on-line game that gets you behind the plow)freeonlinegames.com/racing-games/snow-storm.html
Oct 23, 2009
It's fall which means we have now entered the season of Grey Cup tickets. Please consider getting yours today from your favourite CPWA Manitoba board member!This year tickets are $2 with the following payouts...Correct Scores End of First Quarter - $100 End of Second Quarter - $100 End of Third Quarter - $100 Final Score - $200Reverse Scores End of First Quarter - $50 End of Second Quarter - $50 End of Third Quarter - $50 Final Score - $100
Sep 24, 2009
Winter maintenance is critical to ensuring mobility and safety to the traveling public during inclement winter weather. For an agency to make the best use of their limited resources available for winter maintenance it is important that the agency be able to determine how well their storm-fighting tactics are and how good a job they are doing in their overall strategy.This Click, Listen, and Learn Session will present how performance measures can be developed and applied in the field of winter maintenance. CPWA Manitoba is proud to present this educational session, to be held at 1539 Waverley Street, Winnipeg MB.If interested, please browse to our "Events" section for more information*** Note - As Sponsors of the event, City of Winnipeg Streets Maintenance Employees may attend at no charge ***
Jul 8, 2009
Larry Stevens, Director for Region VI, has recently advised our chapter that we have, for the second straight year, won the PACE (Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence). He noted "This is a testament to the outstanding efforts and accomplishments of the truly great chapters we have in Region VI"A hearty thank-you goes out to Bill Grabowecky, Past-President for all his effort in compiling this years submission.