Sewage Lagoon Leak Ties to Well Contamination
A leak in the Reston sewage lagoon is blamed for contaminating several wells south of the town. A ditch was dug to block runoff while a new lagoon is planned and built.
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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 2000
Page
2
A leak in the Reston sewage lagoon is blamed for contaminating several wells south of the town. A ditch was dug to block runoff while a new lagoon is planned and built.
A large new Somerset sign spans 32 feet and stands eight feet tall near the town entrance. Constructed from cement, stones and brick, the sign will be complemented by landscaping including relocated trees and sod.
A $229,000 street project is underway in Treherne to resurface an area from Perrie Avenue to Green's Hill along South Street, improving traffic and road quality.
The Midwest Foods Plant at Carberry consumes about 700 gallons per minute in processing. Water is used from raw material fluming through blanching to cleanup, illustrating substantial plant water demands.
After 15 months directing the Russell and area economic development office, Dale Brown resigns to return to hands on management at Dale's of Russell Clothiers.
Westfield Industries, a 50 year old Rosenort family business and the world’s largest grain auger manufacturer, has been sold to Ag Growth Industries of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The company began in the early 1950s with Abraham Plett and was handed to his four sons in 1965, becoming Westfield Industries.
The Pilot Mound swimming pool earned Molson Canada Local Heroes support as one of 20 facilities receiving $333 in paint donated for volunteers to apply.
The Acute Care and Emergency Departments will close from June 30, 2000, to July 17, 2000, due to nursing staff shortages and staff vacation obligations.
Glenboro Middle Years students from grades 4 8 directed by Val Ford and Mel Ham staged The Inside Pitch a one act musical comedy about baseball at Glenboro School Theatre on June 7 and 8. The show featured songs and performances with homage to Hank Aaron Babe Ruth Ted Williams and other legends along with MCs Jesse Kelly Jamie Tomlinson.
The Chief Medical Officer of Health releases further results on the Elkhorn E coli 0157 cases. Environmental samples show no contamination from soil. No single source identified, though food is often suspected in E coli 0157:H7 cases. Community wells tested negative for 0157 with the east well placarded and closed pending chlorination. Public health urges safe handling of raw beef, proper hygiene, and water source testing. For more information contact Dr. Joel Kettner or Dr. Elise Weiss.
Wawanesa junior golfers shined at the UCT sponsored Jr golf event at Glenboro Golf Club on June 2. Winners include Brad Rose and Garrett George in Boys 8-11, Chris Obach and Brock Fisher in Boys 12-14, and Michelle Huber with Christine George in Girls. The victors advance to Manitoba Saskatchewan playoffs in Killarney on June 24.
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