PROVINCE RELEASESSECOND 2020 SPRING THAW OUTLOOK Conditions FavourableAt this Time: Schuler With the annual spring run-off approaching, the province continues to watch the Red River Valley in anticipation of potential high-water situations, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said today as he released the second Spring Thaw Outlook of 2020. “Our outlook remains similar to the first …
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE There is an important posting on the Association of Lake Manitoba Stakeholders webpage https://lakemanitobaassociation.wordpress.com/ If you follow the link to posts on the Federal Government website linked in the post you will discover a campaign by various Aboriginal groups against the channel project. What I am hearing from our members is that …
FROM INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN RELATIONS MINISTER EILEEN CLARKE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER RON SCHULER The construction of the Lake Manitoba / Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels is one of our government’s top priorities. We are committed to continuing a meaningful and respectful consultation process with Indigenous communities who will be affected by this important climate-change mitigation …
by S Forbes 2011 The level of Lake Manitoba continues its slow decline, falling to 811.40 feet this morning. The decline follows low winter inflow from the Waterhen River that has now dropped to just 526 cfs. Inflow on the Whitemud River remains very low at 45 cfs. Outflow at Fairford is down slightly from …
S Forbes 2011 Another week of little change. The level of Lake Manitoba continues its slow decline, falling to 811.43 feet this morning. The decline follows low winter inflow from the Waterhen River that has now dropped to just 604 cfs. Inflow on the Whitemud River remains very low at just 48 cfs. Outflow at …
S Forbes 2011 The level of Lake Manitoba continues its slow decline, falling to 811.45 feet this morning. The decline follows low winter inflow from the Waterhen River that is down to 710 cfs. Inflow on the Whitemud River remains very low at just 56 cfs. Outflow at Fairford is little changed from last week …
by S Forbes 2011 Conditions on our lakes and rivers are stable and most of the gauges appear to be functioning properly with the possible exception of the Assiniboine River. The level of Lake Manitoba is down slightly sitting at 811.49 feet today. Inflow from the Waterhen River is dropping, registering just 876 cfs on …
by ALMS President The Federal Government met in Winnipeg and coincidentally news followed regarding the Lake Manitoba-Lake St Martin channels. The gist of the coverage from Saturday, January 18 is that Manitoba’s contribution to the Environmental Impact Statement “botched consultations with Indigenous people”. As consequence they are withholding the pledged funding, $247.5 million. This by …
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 …
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 ‘advice’ …
Why Is the Lake Manitoba-Lake St. Martin Channel Stalled?Read More
Read the PDF of the status of this case.
Letter from Lawyer re: Lake Manitoba Flood Class ActionRead More
(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 “balanced scoreboard” reporting process …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANITOBA NEEDS MORE ACTION, LESS TALK, TO MITIGATE CONSTANT FLOODING: MANITOBA LIBERAL PARTY Winnipeg, Manitoba – With the provincial government formally declaring a state of emergency for the flooding in Western Manitoba, the Manitoba Liberal Party has issued a call for its members to volunteer their time and donate to help …
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/
Province to run Diversion – Lake Manitoba to be ImpactedRead More
Lake MB and Lake St. Martin Regulation and Review Committee Report www.lakemanitobalakestmartinregulationreview.ca
Lake MB and Lake St. Martin Regulation and Review Committee ReportRead More
On August 31, 2011 a meeting with the Provincial Conservative Party was hosted by the Twin Lakes Beach Association and the Association of Lake Manitoba Stakeholders. The purpose of the meeting was to clarify the Party’s position on some key issues related to the flooding of Lake Manitoba. Attending for the Conservatives were: Stu Briese …
Conservative Meeting to Review Position on Key IssuesRead More
Association of Lake Manitoba Stakeholders and MAFRI Flood Recovery Staff Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Corporate Office – Meeting Room C Portage la Prairie, MB July 21, 2011 @ 10:00 AM
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. …
Meeting with Flood Assistance Program AdministratorRead More
