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Posted April 17th, 2025
At 1 a.m. last night there was a water line break which led to a temporary water shut off for several homes in Erickson. If you woke this morning to no water services we deeply apologize but please know that our team is actively working to repair the line and restore water services to affected residents as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. Posted April 14th, 2025
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Posted December 13th, 2024 Remember that dog licenses are to be purchased in January. If you have a dog within town limits, you are required to purchase a dog license as required by the Animal Control By-law 65-20. Licensing of dogs 5(1) The owner of every dog over the age of four months must obtain and annually renew a licence to keep the dog, and pay the fee as set out in Schedule A to this By-law. The owner shall ensure that the licence tag issued for the dog is securely fastened to a collar worn around the neck of the dog. 5(4) The annual licence fee is due on the 1St day of January in each year. 5(7) Prior to obtaining or renewing a licence for a dog, the dog owner must produce evidence of a current rabies vaccination status, or a letter indicating medical grounds for the dog not being vaccinated against rabies, from a licensed veterinarian. The entire By-law can be reviewed by clicking HERE. For fee amounts, more information or to obtain/renew your licence stop by the Municipal office at 45 Main Street or refer to the By-law. Posted November 29th, 2024
As of approximately 9:30 AM this morning, we are pleased to inform you that the Boil Water Advisory for Erickson has been lifted, and the bulk water fill station has been reopened. Posted November 27th, 2024
As of approximately 7:00 PM yesterday, we are pleased to inform you that water service has been successfully restored. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this situation may have caused. The onset of the utility work was unexpectedly delayed, and unforeseen issues arose, leading to a disruption of water service beyond the anticipated timeline. Please rest assured that our crew worked diligently throughout the evening to resolve the matter promptly. Additionally, I would like to remind everyone that the entire town is currently under a boil water advisory. This advisory will remain in effect until we are confident that the water is safe for human consumption (estimated 3 days). Further notification will be issued once the advisory has been lifted. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Additionally, please note that the Bulk Water fill station has been temporarily closed until the boil water advisory is rescinded. 
Posted November 26th, 2024
UPDATE on Utility repair taking place today (Nov 26th). We have ran into some difficulties with the utility repair and the team is doing their best to have the repair completed as quickly as possible. We expect the water to be operational by 6:00pm and please remember there will be a boil water advisory when the water is back on. We deeply apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Posted November 25th, 2024
NOTICE - The water turn off was a bit delayed - WATER has been turned OFF @ 2:45pm
BOIL WATER ADVISORY Notice to all users of the Erickson Public Water System Due to a utility repair, the water supply to Erickson will be temporarily shut off beginning at 1pm Tuesday November 26, 2024. As a result, the safety of the water cannot be assured and precautionary boil water advisory has been issued to the Erickson Public Water System to ensure the protection of public health. The boil water advisory will take effect once the water is turned back on, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2024 The Advisory will remain in effect until the water is safe for human consumption (estimated timeline is 3 days). You will be notified when the advisory has been rescinded. Additional information on recommended water use and boil water advisory precautions is available on the Office of Drinking Water website: www.manitoba.ca/drinkingwater
Posted November 20th, 2024
Solid Waste Site Closed due to Impassable Roads, Compost Collection Delayed Due to impassable roads in the wake of yesterday's snowstorm, our solid waste facility is closed today, November 20th, 2024. Residential compost collection in Erickson will be delayed until Thursday, November 21st, 2024. Thank you for your understanding. Posted November 15th, 2024
Municipal Solid Waste Facility Unable to Accept Animal Carcasses Please be advised that due to the closure of our landfill and conversion to a transfer station, and the rules that our solid waste hauler has in place, we are unable to accept animal carcasses at our solid waste facility at this time. Thank you for your understanding. Posted November 7th, 2024
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Clanwilliam-Erickson Endowment Fund Giving Challenge
Tuesday November 12 to Sunday November 17, 2024 
Posted October 22nd, 2024
Municipal Development Plan Update The Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson is working to update its Development Plan. This document outlines a vision for the future of the Municipality, and directs future land development. Working with community planning consultants Scatliff + Miller + Murray, the Municipality hosted a community open house in June to inform residents about the project, and had also received a comprehensive background study to support the Plan. We are now ready to share preliminary options and directions for the new plan, including updated land use maps. To learn more about how these options and directions will shape the future of our municipality, please use the link below to view a short presentation and provide feedback to the project team. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PKZQ8JL Posted October 4th, 2024
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Posted August 6th, 2024
ATTENTION:
Paving work on Main Street is scheduled to be completed on Wednesday August 7th. As a result, Main Street will be temporarily closed to all traffic during this period. We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our community's infrastructure. The project aims to enhance road safety and accessibility for everyone. We encourage you to plan your travels accordingly and explore alternative routes while the work is ongoing. We will do our best to minimize disruptions and keep you updated on the progress. Thank you for your cooperation and support. Posted August 6th, 2024
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The Municipality is participating in the Community Challenge - ParticipACTION. This simple initiative could help our community will the National Prize of $100,000. It’s simple to help in the Challenge. Simply attend events put on by local organizations, and keep track at home of your family’s activities and submit to Shanna Turnbull, Recreation Director, regularly over the month. You can submit by phone (204-636-2431), email ([email protected]), a visit to the Municipal Office, or the Erickson Recreation Facebook page.
Posted May 28th, 2024
Posted May 13th, 2024
Community Cleanup On June 5th 2024 volunteers will come together at the Viking Ship to walk around town from 4 - 6pm picking up trash that is littering our beautiful town. If you would like to lend a hand come by the Viking Ship, no registration required. 
Posted April 24th, 2024
The municipality has job opportunities available! Click here for further information.
Posted March 27th, 2024
Easter long weekend hours are as follows: Waste Disposal Grounds (switches to summer hours as of April 1): Friday March 29th CLOSED Saturday March 30th 10am – 2pm Sunday March 31st CLOSED Monday April 1st CLOSED Tuesday April 2nd 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 4:30pm Wednesday April 3rd 4pm – 8pm Residential garbage pickup in Erickson will happen on Tuesday April 2nd. Commercial garbage pickup in Erickson will happen on Thursday March 28th & Tuesday April 2nd. The Municipal office & Public works will be closed Friday March 29th & Monday April 1st. Posted February 14th, 2024
February Long Weekend Hours Waste Disposal Grounds: Saturday February 17th 10am - 2pm Sunday February 18th CLOSED Monday February 19th CLOSED Tuesday February 20th 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 4:30pm Residential & Commercial garbage pickup in Erickson will happen on Tuesday February 20th. The Municipal office & Public works will be closed Monday February 19th. Posted February 13th, 2024
Attention: The Bulk Water Fill station is undergoing repairs and is not currently operational. UPDATE FEBRUARY 14th - The fill station is now operational. Posted January 12th, 2024
**Clanwilliam-Erickson Waste Disposal Grounds CLOSED Saturday, January 13, 2024** The heater in the landfill operator's office building has failed, and will not be fixed until at least Monday. Given the extreme cold warning issued by Environment Canada, we are forced to close the Waste Disposal Grounds on Saturday, January 13, 2024, for the sake of worker safety. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Posted January 5th, 2024
Call for Proposals for the Former Medical Clinic at 50 Third Street SE in Erickson Council of the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson is inviting proposals from the community for the former medical clinic, located at 50 Third Street SE, at the intersection with Centre Avenue in Erickson. Proposals are due February 9, 2024. Please click here for more information. 
Posted December 19th, 2023
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Posted November 7th, 2023
The hours of operation for Remembrance Day weekend are as follows: The Waste Disposal Grounds hours are Saturday November 11th CLOSED Sunday November 12th CLOSED Monday November 13th 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 4:30pm Residential & Commercial garbage pickup in Erickson will happen on Tuesday, November 14th. The Municipal office & Public works will be closed Monday November 13th. Posted October 18th, 2023
The Municipality is looking for individuals to help in the event of an emergency. If you are interested in providing assistance if the time comes please contact the office of email [email protected] 
Posted October 10th, 2023
Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge taking place November 13th to November 19th, 2023.
Call of stop by the office for more information. Posted October 6th, 2023
Thanksgiving Weekend Hours The Waste Disposal Grounds: Saturday October 7th 10am - 2pm Sunday October 8th CLOSED Monday October 9th CLOSED Tuesday October 10th 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 4:30pm Back to regular hours Wednesday October 11th. Residential & Commercial garbage pickup in Erickson will happen on Tuesday, October 10th. The Municipal office & Public works will be closed Monday October 9th. Have a great thanksgiving weekend everyone! Posted September 28th, 2023
Office and Public Works Closure September 29th in Lieu of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The Municipal Office and Public Works will be closed on September 29th, so that we can mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Rolling River First Nation. The Waste Disposal Grounds will be open regular hours on September 29th, but closed for the statutory holiday on Saturday, September 30th. Posted August 23rd, 2023
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SPRING YARD WASTE PICKUP This Wednesday, May 24th, our Public Works staff will be picking up yard waste brought to the curb in Erickson. Please ensure that all branches are in lengths not exceeding 4 feet. Only compostable waste accepted, such as leaves, lawn clippings, wood material, etc. Yard waste should be curbside by 8:30 am. Posted April 26th, 2023
Posted March 31, 2023
2023 Financial Plan Click the link below to review the proposed 2023 Financial Plan. 2023_financial_plan.pdf 
Posted June 8, 2022
Town-wide yard waste cleanup day is Friday, June 10, 2022 Our Public Works crew will be picking up yard waste for composting on June 10 in Erickson. Items should be curbside by 8:30 am and only yard waste (branches cut to 4 foot lengths or smaller, leaves, etc.) will be collected. Posted December 15, 2021
Holiday Closures of Municipal Office and Public Works The Municipal Office and Public Works will be closed on: December 24 at 3:00 pm December 25 - 28 December 31 at 3:00 pm January 1-2 Waste Disposal Grounds will be closed on: December 25 - 28 December 30 January 1 - 2 Posted September 23, 2021
Clanwilliam-Erickson Endowment Fund grant intake is now open Do you or your group have a community project that requires funding? The fall intake for the Clanwilliam-Erickson Endowment Fund grant is now open, with applications to be received by October 29, 2021. Please apply to council with your proposal and budget by sending a letter of request by email, post, fax, or by using the mail slot located on the outside of the municipal office. Posted July 27, 2021
Well Water Testing Day is August 9, 2021 Assiniboine West Watershed District will once again be coordinating well water testing, and will pay for shipping of water samples to the testing lab. Sample kits are available to be picked up from the Municipal Office, and are to be dropped off on the morning of August 9, 2021, by 11:30 a.m. Posted June 15, 2021
Major Storm Drainage Upgrade in North Erickson to Commence June 16 Beginning June 16, 2021, equipment and employees from Ken Beatty Construction will be making improvements to the storm drainage system on the north side of Erickson, so that we do not see a repeat of the flooding events that have occurred periodically between Queen Elizabeth Avenue and Centre Avenue, north of Third Street. The work is expected to last approximately one week. There will be disruptions to traffic flow, and we ask that you exercise caution while driving in the area, and keep children away. Posted June 14, 2021
Former Sidewalk Bricks from Erickson Main Street to be offered for Sale Please note that the interlocking bricks recovered from the Main Street sidewalk are for sale at a price of $1/sq. ft. ($0.25/brick). If interested, please contact us to make arrangements for pickup. The municipality will not deliver. Posted May 21, 2021
Burning Ban Lifted for Municipalities of Clanwilliam-Erickson and Harrison Park The Municipalities of Harrison Park and Clanwilliam-Erickson are very pleased to finally lift the fire ban for our areas. We would like to THANK all residences, ratepayers, and visitors for their cooperation during the fire ban to keep our area safe. We have all seen on the news the devastation fire has caused to many other Manitoba areas. Even with the fire ban our fire departments were kept busy with other fires. We hope the rains extinguish the many fires in our province that are out of control. On behalf of the Municipalities of Clanwilliam-Erickson and Harrison Park, along with our local fire departments, please have a safe long weekend. Posted May 19, 2021
Main Street Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project Beginning May 25, 2021, preparations will begin for Phase 1 of our Main Street sidewalk rehabilitation project. On the south side of Main Street, sidewalk repairs will occur from the west side of the Heritage Co-op grocery store to the east side of the Little Hands Learning Centre. A second phase will include the area in front of the Heritage Co-op grocery store, but the timing of this phase is not yet known. On the north side of Main Street, sidewalk repairs will occur from the intersection with Centre Avenue, west to join the existing new sidewalk at Northstar Insurance. We expect that concrete will be poured on June 2nd and 3rd, but this will be subject to weather. Sidewalks will be unusable for 24 hours after concrete is poured. We ask for your patience during this brief disruption, as we work towards making our community safer and more attractive. Posted April 22, 2021
Erickson Yard Waste Pickup Day is May 6, 2021 Thursday, May 6th, our Public Works crew will be picking up yard waste in Erickson. Please put leaves in a paper bag or cardboard box, and bundle branches no longer than 6 feet. This special collection is only for yard waste; household garbage will not be picked up. Please have your yard waste at curbside no later than 8:30 a.m. Posted March 4, 2021
Service Canada hiring Census workers Please be advised that Service Canada is hiring local Enumerators and Crew Leader Assistants for the 2021 Census. Apply here. Posted February 8, 2021
Clanwilliam-Erickson Endowment Fund grows to surpass $100,000! Thanks to your generous support, the municipal endowment fund continues to grow and has now surpassed $100,000! The endowment fund is an investment whose principal grows over time through donations, and whose interest is used to fund important community projects. Since 2015, the endowment fund has granted more than $10,000 to organizations such as Kiddie Kollege, the Recreation Association, Services to Seniors, and the Clanwilliam-Erickson Childcare Initiative, to name just a few. Please click here for a note from the Endowment Fund Committee. Posted May 20, 2020
Town-wide yard waste cleanup day is Friday, May 29, 2020 Our Public Works crew will be picking up yard waste for composting on May 29 in Erickson. Items should be curbside by 8:30 am and only yard waste (branches cut to 4 foot lengths or smaller, leaves, etc.) will be collected. Posted April 7, 2020
Clanwilliam-Erickson Endowment Fund grant intake is now open Do you or your group have a community project that requires funding? The spring intake for the Clanwilliam-Erickson Endowment Fund grant is now open, with applications to be received by April 30, 2020. Please apply to council with your proposal and budget by sending a letter of request by email, post, fax, or by using the mail slot located on the outside of the municipal office. Posted March 17, 2020
Erickson and District Skating Rink closed for the season The Erickson and District Skating Rink is closed effective immediately. Posted March 17, 2020
Erickson Library closed until further notice All branches of Parkland Regional Library are closed until further notice to slow the spread of COVID-19, effective March 16, 2020. Posted December 5, 2019
Free Public Skate Every Sunday The ice is ready! There will be public skate, free of charge, at the Erickson and District Skating Rink, every Sunday from 12 - 3 pm. Posted November 28, 2019
Holiday Closures of Municipal Office and Public Works The Municipal Office and Public Works will be closed on: December 24 at 3:00 pm December 25 - 27 December 31 at 3:00 pm January 1 There will be no curbside compost collection on December 25, and no garbage collection on December 27. Waste Disposal Grounds Holiday Hours: Monday, December 23rd - Open from 10 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday, Dec. 24th – CLOSED Wednesday, Dec. 25th – CLOSED Thursday, Dec 26th – CLOSED Friday, Dec. 27th – CLOSED Saturday, Dec. 28th – 10 am – 2 pm Posted October 28, 2019
Artisan Market at the Erickson Legion, Sunday, November 17, 2019 The annual Clanwilliam-Erickson Endowment Fund Artisan Market will take place on November 17, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Erickson Legion, 30 First Street SW. Vendors will be selling crafts, clothing, jewelry, pottery, food, skin care products, home decor, and more! Lunch will be available to purchase, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Clanwilliam-Erickson Endowment Fund. Click here to see the poster. Posted September 3, 2019
Endownment Fund Fall Intake Period is now Open The Clanwilliam-Erickson Endownment Fund's fall intake period is now open. We are accepting funding proposals from interested committees until 5:00 pm CDT on October 31, 2019. Proposals can be dropped off at the municipal office or emailed to [email protected]. Approximately $1,200 in total is available to grant at this time. For more information about the Endowment Fund, please click here. Posted July 23, 2019
Little Hands Early Learning Centre Community Auction On Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., the Little Hands Early Learning Centre is hosting an indoor auction sale at the Erickson and District Skating Rink. Items available include antiques, household items, home decor, tools, electronics, sporting goods, appliances, and more. Lunch will be served. Posted March 21, 2019
Erickson and District Skating Rink Closed for the Season With the recent warm temperatures, the ice surface is now too wet for skating. Thank you for your support, and see you next winter! Posted January 17, 2019
Public Skating at the Erickson and District Skating Rink The Erickson and District Skating Rink is offering free public skating on Sunday afternoons, 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm. To book ice time at the rink during other times, please send an email to [email protected] or call (204)636-2431. - For our news archive, please click here.
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