Submitted Story: The Manitoba Government gave $500,000.00 grant money for the purchase of a new fire truck for the Benito Fire Dept which was delivered to Benito on March 27, 2021. Reeve Bill Galloway acknowledged Rick Wowchuk’s part in advocating for the grant on behalf of the Municipality of Swan Valley West. He also thanked the Province of Manitoba and the Provincial Government for their very generous grant.

Pictured above: Reeve Bill Galloway Presenting Cheque and Receiving Keys for the New Fire Truck from Chuck Termeer, Salesman from Rocky Mountain Phoenix

The previous fire truck was in need of replacement. This new fire truck will serve the needs of the Municipality and the LUD of Benito well into the future. We know the Benito Fire Dept is pleased to have this new piece of equipment.

Pictured above: Reeve Bill Galloway Presenting Keys to Fire Chief, Bill Woytkiw