by S Forbes 2011 Again, this week’s report is almost a carbon copy of last week’s. It looks like the lakes have finally frozen over and the readings on the gauges are stabilizing. The river flow readings still remain suspect with the effects of ice affecting gauges on the Assiniboine and Dauphin Rivers. The …
MSN Article about Lake Manitoba
The article appeared on MSN gives an overview of flooding and mitigation but understates the issue of more water able to be diverted into Lake Manitoba than is able to outflow. It would be good occasionally to have an acknowledgement that along with Lake St. Martin, communities south suffered loss and displacement in 2011 as …
BE ON ALERT
There have been 3 known break-ins, so far in the RM of Woodlands on Twin this past week. RCMP are investigating. A reminder to all: Check your properties regularly. And if you see đsomething…say something! (As posted on the Twin Beach Facebook page #twinbeach4life
Lake Manitoba update: Dec. 22, 2019
by S Forbes 2011 Again week of little change in and around Lake Manitoba. The level of Lake Manitoba at 811.52 feet is down slightly from last week. Inflow from the Waterhen River appears to be dropping, registering 3,955 cfs on the gauge this morning: inflow on the Whitemud River is very low at just …
2019 in Review
by JR King With another year passing, it seems appropriate to reflect on 2019. The Lake Manitoba â Lake St. Martin channel, has had little progress to report. The environmental assessment statement delivered to the Federal government was poorly received. In a prior post links to the Environmental Impact Statement to the Province was provided. …
MANITOBA CALLS FOR CLARITY ON FEDERAL BILL C-69
Testifying before the Senate of Canada Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources today, Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade Blaine Pedersen demanded clarity and improvements from Ottawa on Bill C-69, to avoid making it more difficult to build strategic infrastructure, like transmission lines, pipelines or critical disaster mitigation projects. âStrategic infrastructure …
Lake Manitoba update: Dec. 15, 2019
by S Forbes 2011 This week’s report is nearly a carbon copy of last week’s report. The level of Lake Manitoba at 811.54 feet is unchanged from last week. Inflow from the Waterhen River remains uncertain being possibly ice-affected: the gauge is reading 4,167 cfs this morning: inflow on the Whitemud River is very low, …
Government Grants for Summer Students
APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR2020 URBAN AND HOMETOWN GREEN TEAM GRANTS Urban and Hometown Green Team grant applications are now available for organizations to hire youth between the ages of 15 and 29 for summer jobs in Manitoba, Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “Green Team programs regularly ensure summer employment for hundreds of young …
Lake Manitoba Update Dec 8 2019
by S Forbes Things are changing very slowly now on the lakes and rivers. The level of Lake Manitoba at 811.54 feet is almost unchanged from last week. Inflow from the Waterhen River remains uncertain under the effects of ice: the gauge is reading 3,995 cfs this morning: inflow on the Whitemud River remains very …
PROVINCE DENIES CITY OF WINNIPEG REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
PROVINCE DENIES CITY OF WINNIPEG REQUEST FOR EXTENSIONTO BRING NORTH END TREATMENT PLANT INTO COMPLIANCE December 5, 2019 – – – Province Takes Action to Bring City into Compliance, Implement Realistic Timelines Manitoba Conservation and Climate advises the province has denied a request by the City of Winnipeg to extend the deadline for an additional …
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Lake Manitoba update: Dec. 1, 2019
by S Forbes 2011 It has been another week of little change. Lake Manitoba is sitting at 811.55 feet this morning, up slightly from last week. Inflow from the Waterhen River remains uncertain under the effects of ice: the gauge is reading 4,308 cfs this morning: inflow on the Whitemud River remains very low at …
Why Is the Lake Manitoba-Lake St. Martin Channel Stalled?
The channel project has had funding allocated by the Province and Federal Government. We have had Open Houses detailing the specs and location approved. The Feds opted for a one-year environmental impact assessment. The Province completed an Environment Impact Statement in August, 2019. When the federal government responded there were over 80 pieces of âadviceâ …
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Interview with Donn Kirton
The following appeared in the Interlake Chatterbox, July 19, 2016. Donn and his late wife, Norine built their St. Laurent home in 1993 and moved permanently in 1996. Donn often says âThis is paradise. I have so many wonderful and friendly neighborsâ. Finally, Donn is proud of his Metis heritage. His grandfather married a Gladu …
Letter from Lawyer re: Lake Manitoba Flood Class Action
Read the PDF of the status of this case.
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Lake Manitoba update: Nov. 24, 2019
We are now approaching the winter doldrums where little is changing. Lake Manitoba is sitting at 811.53 feet this morning, almost unchanged from last week. Inflow on the Waterhen River is uncertain with the effects of ice: the gauge is reading 4,873 cfs this morning. Inflow on the Whitemud River remains very low at 133 …
Speech from the Throne
(Winnipeg Sun November 19/19) Highlights of some promises made: Increase funding for tourism promotion by 25%. Increase the highway construction budget from $350 million to $400 million over the next four years. Ask the federal government to accelerate the Lake Manitoba flood outlet process, given current high water levels. Finalize a âbalanced scoreboardâ reporting process …
Lake Manitoba update: Nov. 17, 2019
Winter is settling in and ice is forming on the lakes and rivers. We are now getting a good look at the level of Lake Manitoba: it is sitting at 811.55 feet this morning. Ice still appears to be affecting the gauge reading on the Waterhen River (5,862 cfs): flow on the Whitemud River continues …
RM of St Laurent- Flood Protection Plan
They are here! We will be getting about a kilometer of geotubes and the installation will be starting today – at least the preparation work. Geotubes Where : First off all locations are approximate. There are several things that determine placement and how far they will be placed in any location including the limited numbers …
RM of Woodlands-Permanent Flood Protection
Woodlands property owners are urged to check out the RM of Woodlands website at www.rmwoodlands.info. Information regarding the Permanent Flood Protection Project can be found Under Twin Lakes Beach Flood Information. This information is based on a meeting held on July 16, 2014. Please share and discuss with your Neighbours.
Rally planned for July 15, 2014
As posted on the Association of Lake Manitoba Stakeholders (ALMS) website: Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm Place: Mark Petersâ farm northwest of Portage La Prairie Civic Address 40085, R.M. of Portage La Prairie Directions: From the Junction of Hwy 227 and the Portage Diversion Bridge, travel 1 mile north on West Bank …
July 13,2014 Storm Update
With several pumps including the 12 inch tractor pump, and some help from contactors and volunteers we were able to recover the area that was to be evacuated on the south part of the RM at Twin Beaches. There will be some personnel manning the pumps all night unless the wind abates. Please pass this …
Weather Warning for Sunday July 13, 2014
The forecast for the Province of Manitoba for Sunday July 13, 2014, for the south end of Lake Manitoba is very BAD!!! It is expected that a strong wind effect, with a 3 to 5 foot wind set-up from Twin Lakes Beach on the east to Delta on the south to Lynch’s point on the …
Attention Woodlands Property Owners!
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Woodlands Declares Local State of Emergency
July 8, 2014 The Woodlands council has declared a state of local emergency due to the flood stage lake levels. Also. The province still will not commit to funding the installation of Geotubes. Rather than wait and do nothing, the RM has hired a contractor (Lakefront Restorers) to install a system of super sandbags wrapped …