The Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on its 2026 financial plan during a public hearing on April 8, 2026. The meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the council chambers, with an option for community members to join the proceedings virtually.
Led by Reeve Richard Pelletier, the municipality has proposed a budget with total expenditures of $12,068,022. This financial plan outlines several major infrastructure projects, including $1.6 million for road paving in partnership with La Broquerie, a $755,000 investment in a new grader, $500,000 for a pumper for the Richer fire department, and $1.5 million for building acquisition.
Residents who wish to participate must plan ahead, as specific deadlines apply for official input. Those wanting to attend the hearing virtually must email Chief Administrative Officer Shelley Jensen by April 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to receive the meeting link. Written submissions can also be sent to the municipal office by that same time and date, where they will be read aloud during the hearing.
The 2026 budget arrives as the community navigates significant changes, including the Manitoba Municipal Board’s February 20, 2026, approval of an annexation proposal. This plan allows the town to take on approximately 500 acres of land from the rural municipality along its northern boundary.
For property owners, the 2026 municipal tax rates are set at 3.619 mills for at-large properties, 3.946 mills for rural areas, 6.929 mills for the local urban district of Richer, and an education support levy of 7.411 mills. While property taxes are a primary concern, the provincial government has increased the maximum Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit to $1,600 for the 2026 tax year, which is designed to provide school tax relief to eligible homeowners. All municipal taxes are due by October 15, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., with a 1% monthly penalty applying to any unpaid balances after November 1, 2026.
Tax Levy By-Law 2026-03 provides full details on the budget and is available for public review through the municipality.
