R.M. of Woodlands Notice – Twin Lakes Beach Update September 24, 2013 Please be advised that the RM of Woodlands will begin removing Geo Tubes from the beach area starting on September 30, 2013. Removal of Geo Tubes will begin at the south end of Long Beach and will continue north from that location, stopping …
Manipogo Golf Tournament
As we all know the flood took its toll directly with residents along the lake but the collateral damage to local business was real. One such enterprise is the Manipogo Golf Course in St Laurent. They managed to open last year and valiantly promoted the facility to struggle through the season. This year following the …
Doug McNeil, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation
The following is a response from Doug McNeil, deputy minister of Infrastructure and Transportation: (note that his commentary and answers follow Jack King’s comments/questions) I am preparing for our Annual General Meeting on July 14th. I want to be as fair and factual as possible. Any comment or clarification on the following would be appreciated: …
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AGM – Sunday, July 14, 2013
The attached information is in preparation for: Annual General Meeting Sunday, July 14, 2013 10:00 a.m. St. Laurent Legion, Highway #6 1. 2012 AGM Minutes 2. 2013 AGM Agenda 3. Financial statements 2012/13 4. Bios of 3 new candidates running for office: John Howden, President; Mario Lebar, Vice-President; Alice Dent, Treasurer. Bob Cox will also …
Manitoba News Release: Work Begins to Increase Outlet Capacity of Lake Manitoba
May 29, 2013 WORK BEGINS TO INCREASE OUTLET CAPACITY OF LAKE MANITOBA – – – Emergency Channel To be Made Permanent: Premier The Manitoba government is beginning work on a new flood control infrastructure project that will protect people and property around Lake St. Martin and Lake Manitoba, Premier Greg Selinger announced today. Funding for …
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Off Road Vehicles, RM of St. Laurent
By-law 14/87 No person shall, from the first day of May to the 15th day of October, in every year, both inclusive, operate any motorized vehicle on any public beach within the territorial limits of The Rural Municipality of St. Laurent. For more information visit the website. By-Law Website Link
Garbage Pick Up
Weekly Garbage pick up will resume at the beach areas starting Tuesday May 21st, 2013 and finishing on October 15th, 2013. Each resident is allowed 2 bags of household garbage and a separate clear bag for recyclables. All garbage must be recycled! Leaves, grass clippings and/or branches must be taken to the W.T.S. by resident. …
Bear at Twin Beach
Bob Toszak advised this office that a bear has been at his residence (33 Twin South) apparently after bird feeders, etc. He did call the Manitoba Conservation. You could speak to him directly. I thought you may want to let your association know about it – just in case. Thanks Diana RM of St. Laurent
Council Meeting Thank You
Thanks to those who emailed support and attended today’s council meeting. I raised the issue of tipping fees at the dump for flood debris on your behalf. I am happy to report that Council will allow flood debris to be brought to the site without fees to the end of October. This arrangement is for …
Lake Manitoba Re-Build Tradeshow
See the attached pdf for further details. Lake Manitoba Re-Build Tradeshow
Message from West Interlate Watershed
Good afternoon, Unfortunately I have some bad news. As you all know, we applied for the Prairie Shelterbelt Program last year and asked them for: – 50 000 Manitoba Maple; – 10 000 Mixed Tree Willow; – 10 000 Villosa Lilac; – 30 000 Mixed Shrub Willow. We have received the statement that the tree …
Warm Weekend Temperatures Will Begin Spring Run-off in Southern Manitoba
Manitoba News Release: Warm Weekend Temperatures Will Begin Spring Run-off in Southern Manitoba Spring Safety * People are reminded to stay off ice and water, and not to attempt to drive or walk through fast moving water. * As the spring melt begins, ice conditions are unsafe and turbulent flow maybe encountered. * Stay away …
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Province to run Diversion – Lake Manitoba to be Impacted
Province to run Diversion – Lake Manitoba to be Impacted http://lakemanitobaassociation.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/province-to-run-diversion-lake-manitoba-to-be-impacted/
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Lake MB and Lake St. Martin Regulation and Review Committee Report
Lake MB and Lake St. Martin Regulation and Review Committee Report www.lakemanitobalakestmartinregulationreview.ca
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Manitoba’s former flood forecaster questions predictions – CBC News
Manitoba’s former flood forecaster questions predictions – CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/04/08/mb-alf-warkentin-flood-forecasters-concerns.html
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Questioning Lake Manitoba Flood Protection
Dear Minister Ashton, I am writing as a seasonal visitor/inhabitant along Lake Manitoba for the past 30 years, first visiting as a child when my parents rented property, and then for the past 22 years as they have owned land along the southeast shore. Like many people experienced, properties in our area were devastated in …
The Billion Dollar Mistake
Scott Forbes, resident of Twin Lakes Beach, has written an article in The Free Press. His analysis of the ‘billion dollar mistake’ is a must read for everyone, most importantly those who have suffered through the flood of 2011. Read Article Here