Parks Canada is installing an almost 2 km-long curtain to contain zebra mussels in Clear Lake; and The Tourist vessel the Maltese is now grounded as part of attempt to prevent spread of invasive species.
“This is one of the longest deployments, this curtain is a heavy waterproof membrane that will naturally fall to the bottom of the lake where it is then secured with weights and a chain. Right now there’s no information on how long the curtain will be in place.
The Province of Manitoba will spray for mosquitoes in Winkler, there’s evidence of West Nile infection.
The province says there are no “locally acquired” cases of West Nile in Manitoba.
More details can be found on the government’s website.
New construction news in our City.
The Brandon Sun says the City will repave several roads in August, including large stretches of Princess and Park avenues.
• Aug. 6 to 8: the intersection of 34th Street and Park Avenue will be paved.
• 27th Street from Victoria Avenue to Rosser Avenue will be paved Aug. 12- 14th
A full list of road closures can be found on the city’s website at roadclosures.brandon.ca
Fixing up your home? Health Canada has recalled these paint products!
Health Canada issued the recall Tuesday for Solvable Pro’s paint cleaner and thinner as well as Varsol’s paint thinner. More than 101,000 units that were sold in Canada between April and July 2024: they have been recalled because of “potential leakage and chemical hazard” concerns.
A Manitoban is hoping to buy a cabin with her $1M lottery win!
Carla Spence of Split Lake won $1 million in the Lott Max draw on May 31, 2024; Spence said she’s going to take some time to process the win, but plans to buy a three-bedroom lakefront cab
