Welcome to the RM of Armstrong website. Centrally located in Manitoba, Canada we continue to be a great place to live, invest and raise a family. Whether you are a resident looking for local information, or are planning a visit to our region, we are sure you will find everything you need to know through our website.
RM OFFICE NOW CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC!
Office is Closed to Walk-In Traffic. If you need assistance to pay taxes please call the office and make an appointment to pay in person. Staff will continue to serve you and answer questions by calling 204 278 3377 or email us at cao@rmofarmstrong.com.
Regular council meetings & public hearings continue.
OFFICE HOURS: The Municipal Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed for Lunch 12 to 1)
BURN BAN FOR THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ARMSTRONG IS IN EFFECT IMMEDIATELY The Council of the RM of Armstrong is very concerned with the current dry conditions. In order to control fires a burning ban is being designated within the boundaries of the RM of Armstrong. The burning ban is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice. The burning ban includes, but is not limited to camp fires, garbage burning, yard waste or agricultural waste burning. Please note that if a fire is lit during this period and becomes out of control the person who lights the fire will be held responsible for resulting damages and costs as per By-law 2-19. Dated Thursday, April 1, 2021
RM OF ARMSTRONG COUNCIL MEETINGS
WILL NOW BE HELD AT THE FRASERWOOD HALL STARTING AUGUST 11, 2020 TO ENSURE SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS
REGULAR MEETINGS ARE HELD EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH STARTING AT 10:00 AM.
RURAL
MUNICIPALITY OF ARMSTRONG
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES 28TH OF APRIL 2021 FOR MORE DETAILS SEE: LOCAL GOVERNMENT / DOCUMENTS & DOWNLOADS / GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST
CORONAVIRUS
(COVID-19)
For
more information on the Coronavirus:
- Public information, contact
Manitoba Government Inquiry: 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.
- Media requests for general
information, contact Communications Services Manitoba: 204-945-3765.
- Media requests for ministerial
comment, contact Communications and Stakeholder Relations: 204-945-4916.
COVID-19
All Manitobans should practice good social distancing strategies including minimizing prolonged (more than 10 minutes), close (less than two metres) contact between other individuals in public.
Anyone displaying symptoms of having COVID-19, particularly those who have travelled internationally in the past 14 days, are asked to contact Health Links-Info Sante at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257 for further information.
For more information, visit www.manitoba.ca/covid19.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ATTACHED
Any person concerned about their exposure to or risk of having COVID-19 should
first call Health Links–Info Sante at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257
(toll-free) to ensure they receive medical advice appropriate to their specific
health concerns.
Starting March 12, individuals in Winnipeg directed by Health Links–Info Sante
to be tested for COVID-19 will be asked to visit a community screening
location. The first two community screening locations will open today, at
Access Winnipeg West (at 280 Booth Dr.) and Access Fort Garry
(135 Plaza Dr.).
Screening will be available at these locations from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on
weekdays and until 4 p.m. on weekends. Those who require screening after
hours will still be directed to urgent care sites and emergency departments. In
addition to screening, these centres remain open for regularly scheduled clinic
activities.
People living outside Winnipeg who are concerned about their exposure to or
risk of having
COVID-19 should call Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257
(toll-free) for further information.
For additional preparedness details, visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/being-prepared.html.
Being prepared also means seeking official sources of information to ensure the
most up-to-date and accurate information is being used. MHSAL is also
urging media to exercise caution in reporting information related to the
evolving COVID-19 situation and to avoid hearsay or speculation, as this can
spread misinformation.
For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the Manitoba public
health website at www.gov.mb.ca/health/coronavirus/.
For health questions or more information on respiratory illness, Manitobans can
phone Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257 (toll-free).
____________________________ TAX PAYMENTS Tax Payments can be made by cash, debit, cheque, money order/bank draft and at most banks by Telpay: Biller code 007914 ARMSTRONG (RM) TAX or at selected Credit Unions by Central 1: Biller code 12903 RM of Armstrong (MB) – Taxes. Please note that when making a payment at the bank it takes a few days before it reaches the RM Office. We do not accept credit card payments. We are unable to accepting payment by E-Transfer at this time.
PENALTIES
Penalties of 1.25% will be added on November 1 and on the first day of each month thereafter until paid in full. Penalties imposed and remaining unpaid at the end of the year are added to the tax arrears and penalties will accumulate on the balance until paid. Lands in arrears for more than one year will be subject to tax sale. Tax Certificates Cost of a Tax Certificate $25.00 per roll number.
_________________________ ZONING BY-LAW & ZONING MAPS SEE LOCAL GOVERNMENT / DOCUMENTS & DOWNLOADS / ZONING
REFUSE PERMITS: Please ensure your have your Refuse Permit to gain access to the waste disposal grounds and transfer stations. If you do not have your blue and white refuse permit, access will be denied. If you require a new permit, please obtain one from the Municipal Office. There will be a $10.00 charge for replacement of permits.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: We are currently working on a program for residents to dispose of their electronics property. Until the new program is established, if possible hold onto your e-waste until the program is set up and running. If you need to drop of e-waste please drop off in the designated areas, these areas will be cleaned up and sent for recycling once the program is running. RECYCLING GUIDE
SEE: LOCAL GOVERNMENT/DOCUMENTS & DOWNLOADS/GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST RECYCLING GUIDE _______________________________________________________________________________________
Signage / Civic Addressing Blue Signs have been put up at the end of your
driveways. These are the 911 initiative to help emergency persons locate you
quicker should you be in need of assistance. It will also be used as your new
civic address.
Please memorize your road number (including the NE or NW part) as well as your new civic number (blue sign), you will need both
the road number (green sign or road name) as well as the civic number in order for emergency persons to
locate you.
Most all residents should by now all have their blue signs posted at the end of their lanes. The RM will supply and install civic addresses at locations/driveways where public utilities are present ie: hydro/phone. If you qualify for a sign and don't have one please call the Municipal Office. Signs can be ordered at a charge for vacant property. If you have a sign please make sure it matches the number on your telephone land line (Bell MTS) bill and your municipal tax bill.
Drainage, Road or Other Requests?
Submit your requests online today 24-7 through our online service
request form.
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