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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 …

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R.M. of Woodlands Notice

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 …

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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 …

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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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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. …

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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

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Lake St. Martin Emergency Channel To Be Closed

Channel Successfully Lowered Lake St. Martin, Lake Manitoba Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises the province’s temporary authorization from the federal government for the operation of the Lake St. Martin emergency channel expires Nov. 30 and work to close the channel will commence in the near future. The emergency outlet channel was built to drain flood …

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