Contact

Box 96, Miniota, MB R0M 1M0
Phone: 204-567-3699
Toll Free: 1-888-919-1740
Fax: 204-567-3695
General email: devofficer@midwestplanning.ca

Staff

Lisa Hamilton – Development Officer / Fire Inspector

  • Extension: 103
  • Cell: 204-908-0396
  • Email: l.hamilton@midwestplanning.ca

Czarina Conde – Assistant Development Officer / Building Official – Building & Plumbing Inspector / Fire Inspector

  • Extension: 102
  • Cell: 204-908-0398
  • Email: c.conde@midwestplanning.ca

Ken Slobodesky – Administrative Coordinator / Secretary-Treasurer

  • Extension: 101
  • Email: k.slobodesky@midwestplanning.ca

Payment Methods

Cheque – make out to Mid-West Planning District

Cash – please note we do not keep cash on premise so exact change will be required

e-Transfers – email to devofficer@midwestplanning.ca

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See below for closure dates.

A minimum of one working day’s notice is required when booking inspections or development reviews.

For Mid-West Planning District in-office visits we highly recommend to call first as we are often working away from the office.

Office Location: 111 Sarah Avenue, Miniota, MB R0M 1M0 |  Lower level, south entrance of the Prairie View Municipality Office Building in Miniota

COVID-19: If you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID please refrain from going to the office. Wearing a mask is optional, but we strongly recommend if you have been feeling sick to wear one or book a call with our team.

OFFICE CLOSURES: Our offices will be closed on the upcoming days in 2025. If you require an inspection the next business day after a closure, please book with us the day before the closure.

  • January 1 – New Year’s Day
  • February 17 – Louis Reil Day
  • April 18 – Good Friday
  • May 19 – Victoria Day
  • July 1 – Canada Day
  • August 4 – Terry Fox Day
  • September 1 – Labour Day
  • September 30 – Truth & Reconciliation Day
  • October 10 – Thanksgiving
  • November 11 – Remembrance Day
  • December 23 – closed at 12:30 pm
  • December 25 – Christmas Day
  • December 26 – Boxing Day
  • December 31 – closed at 12:30 pm
  • January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day

STAFF TRAINING: Building and/or Fire Inspectors will not be available during training days. If you require an inspection the next business day after a training day, please book with us the day before the first day of training.

  • February 28 – Southwest Inspectors Forum
  • March 5, 6, 7 – Manitoba Planning Conference
  • April 30, May 1 – Manitoba Building Officials Association (MBOA) Spring Seminar
  • October 29, 30 – MBOA Fall Seminar

District Municipal Office Schedule – 2025

For 2025, we will hold office hours in each of the municipal offices (10:00 am – 3:00 pm) for the public to come for consultations or to drop off paperwork or payments. We also recommend if you require an inspection or site visit in that area, to schedule it during these days if it is convenient to you.

  • Mar 12: Oak River office, RM of Oakview
  • Mar 19: Birtle office, Prairie View Municipality
  • Mar 26: St. Lazare office, RM of Ellice-Archie
  • Apr 2: Rapid City office, RM of Oakview
  • Apr 8: Hamiota office, Hamiota Municipality
  • Apr 23: McAuley office, RM of Ellice-Archie
  • Apr 29: Oak River office, RM of Oakview
  • May 7: Birtle office, Prairie View Municipality
  • May 14: St. Lazare office, RM of Ellice-Archie
  • May 21: Rapid City office, RM of Oakview
  • May 27: Hamiota office, Hamiota Municipality
  • Jun 4: McAuley office, RM of Ellice-Archie
  • Jun 11: Oak River office, RM of Oakview
  • Jun 18: Birtle office, Prairie View Municipality
  • Jun 25: St. Lazare office, RM of Ellice-Archie
  • Jul 2: Rapid City office, RM of Oakview
  • Jul 8: Hamiota, Hamiota Municipality
  • Jul 16: McAuley office, RM of Ellice-Archie
  • Jul 23: Oak River office, RM of Oakview
  • Jul 30: Birtle office, Prairie View Municipality
  • Aug 6: St. Lazare office, RM of Ellice-Archie
  • Aug 13: Rapid City office, RM of Oakview
  • Aug 19: Hamiota office, Hamiota Municipality
  • Aug 27: McAuley office, RM of Ellice-Archie
  • Sep 3: Oak River office, RM of Oakview
  • Sep 10: Birtle office, Prairie View Municipality
  • Sep 17: St. Lazare office, RM of Ellice-Archie
  • Sep 24: Rapid City office, RM of Oakview
  • Oct 1: McAuley office, RM of Ellice-Archie
  • Oct 7: Hamiota office, Hamiota Municipality