Bronze Plaques Stolen for Scrap | Winnipeg News

Six bronze historical plaques honoring Steinbach’s founding families and local history have vanished—stolen by scrap metal thieves despite being bolted or mortared in place. The thefts, starting in April, sparked outrage from Mayor Earl Funk, who called the acts deeply disrespectful. These weren’t just decorative; they included detailed maps of original homesteads and park histories. With scrap metal theft on the rise, the city is weighing options: a $200K provincial grant for security, replacing plaques with cheaper plastic or aluminum, or fencing a community center. The irony? Preserving history only to have it stripped for scrap. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38126538bdedd6c8