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 …
In Memory…
We regret to inform you of the passing of a long time friend and neighbor of our Beach community, Harold Howden. Our sincere sympathies are extended to his Family. His obituary has been posted on the E. J. Coutu & Co. website.
Lake Manitoba update: Jan. 19, 2019
by S Forbes 2011 There was no posting last week as I could not access the website. But you didn’t miss much, as conditions are now stable, with the exception of the some apparent gauge problems due to icing on some of the rivers. The level of Lake Manitoba is almost unchanged, sitting at 811.51 …
Lake Manitoba update: Jan. 5, 2020
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 👀something…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 – 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. …
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, …
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 …
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 “balanced scoreboard” 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 …
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 Peters’ 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 …
Manitoba Liberal Party Media Release
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 …
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 …
Flood Preparedness Info
Individual Property Owner/Resident Flood Preparation 1. Those possessions that are not needed in the immediate future and are mobile should be moved to another location, such as second vehicles, trailers, building materials. 2. Make arrangements to board pets in a safe location in the event that an evacuation becomes imminent. 3. Ensure that family vehicle …
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. …