Residents in the Town of Ste. Anne, Manitoba, will need to use different ways to pay their bills this week because the town cannot receive e-transfers until March 24, 2026. This temporary pause began on March 18, 2026, and is expected to last through March 23, 2026.
According to the Town of Ste. Anne, the interruption is happening because of banking system updates. These changes are part of a merger between the Caisse Financial Group and the Assiniboine Credit Union, which affects how the municipality receives electronic payments.
While e-transfers are down, other payment options are still working normally. Residents can still pay in person at the town office using cash, cheques, or debit cards during regular business hours.
Online bill payments through Scotiabank and credit unions are also still active, along with credit card payments made through the OptionPay system. The town expects all electronic payment services to be back to normal on March 24, 2026.
