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Letter from Lawyer re: Lake Manitoba Flood Class ActionRead More
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 …
Flood Update-July 8,2014
Here are a few key items of interest regarding the current flood conditions, as submitted by Jack King: Plan for shoreline protection is to install super sandbags in the ‘vulnerable’ areas of Twin. Work begins today. Materials are in short supply and will limit the coverage obviously. Current lake level: 814.3 (Westbourne) Diversion: 28,000cfs with …
Sandbag INFO
Three drop-off sites are being used for sand and empty sandbags located at: 1) The launch at the end of Twin North 2) The Beach Shack at the junction of Twin South and Twin Beach Rd 3) Meindl Park. Small sandbags will have to be filled by residents – many of us requiring assistance. Volunteers …
ST. Laurent EMO Meeting Brief-July 6, 2014
Scott Forbes and Jack King represented Twin Beach at a meeting called by the EMO for St Laurent intended to share information about the flood plan and to encourage our cooperation. The RM will assign contractors to the beach communities to install super sandbags. They are starting with priority areas that were defined broadly as places …
RM of St. Laurent -Local State of Emergency
RM of St. Laurent, July 4, 2014 A State of Local Emergency has been declared by Council in anticipation of higher water levels. Planning is underway for large (super) sandbag placement and other wave attenuation. Should individuals require additional sandbags, they will be available for free at the RM. You will require the equipment (ie. …
Flood Mitigation Update-June 4,2014
To All Twin Lakes Beach Property Owners: The RM of Woodlands would like to advise property owners that the situation at Twin Lakes Beach is being taken very seriously. RM Council has on numerous occasions in the past demanded that the Province maintain the level of Lake Manitoba between the acceptable ranges of 810 ft. and …
Annual General Meeting
It’s that time again!!! Come out to the Twin Lakes Beach Association’s AGM: JULY 20th, 2014 1030 am to 1:00 pm St. Laurent Legion Hall Your attendence will be appreciated!
Is a Permit Required?
It is so great to see so many people re-building, building & improving our beach community. If you are planning a project Click Here to read a pamphlet provided by the Western Interlake Planning District on why & when a permit is needed.
Public Open House
Share your views on the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin outlet channels conceptual design study. Centennial Hall Ashern, Manitoba June 18, 2014 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm For Further Details Click Here
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 …
Liberals Publish Report on 2011 Flood
Liberals Publish Report on 2011 Flood Click Here for Report
Clarification from Province
Clarification from Province on funding for Permanent Flood Protection and Shoreline Rock. Click Here for Clarification
Proposed Geo Tube Project for the RM of Woodlands
There are 2 powerpoint versions ready for download below. If you have the 2010 version of powerpoint use this file. It DOES contain the video of the water crashing into the geotubes. (Coming Soon) Download the 2010 Powerpoint file here. If you have an old version of powerpoint use this file. It DOES NOT contain …
Attention Property Owners
TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS REGISTERED WITH MASC NEW APPLICATION FORM FOR PART D MASC Here is a message that I just received from Mike Yacentiuk, Senior Manager of MAFRI. This was in response to a letter I sent him expressing my concerns with all the changes and revisions that are taking place which are resulting …
Mould Remediation
Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being. If assistance is available, knowing how to access it makes the process faster and less stressful. This link offers some general advice on steps to take after disaster strikes in order to begin getting your …
WOODLANDS PROPERTY OWNERS IMPORTANT INFO
APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY ACCESS PERMIT Guidelines have been developed in order to provide those property owners adjacent to the completed portion of the temporary road with controlled access. These guidelines include completing an Application for Entry Permit and abiding by the Conditions of Entry. The conditions of entry are posted below.. In order for property …
KGS REPORT – A MUST READ
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE KGS REPORT ON THE EMERGENCY CHANNEL AFTER READING IT I AM SURE ALOT OF YOUR QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED AND NO DOUBT A FEW MORE WILL COME TO MIND. IT IS A MUST READ IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FUTURE PREDICTED LAKE LEVELS. IT ALSO EXPLAINS WHY THE …
CLEAN UP PROCEDURES
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO THE GOVERNMENTS WEB PAGE FOR HELPFUL TIPS ON CLEAN UP. ESPECIALLY COMBATTING MOLD. http://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/home/recover/index.html
Meeting with Flood Assistance Program Administrator
This is just a brief post to let you know that members of ALMS met with Mike Yacentuik. He is responsible for the delivery of the Flood Assistance Program. We had a productive meeting and two other members of his staff were also present. We were focused on Part C Terms and Conditions of the Program. …
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