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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1996
Page
2
Nerbas notes daily monitoring of the dam and praises the Department of Natural Resources for good management this year. He says there is not much to worry about regarding water levels and potential impacts.
The Shellmouth Reservoir Liaison Committee reviews spring runoff and current outflows from Lake of the Prairies. With outflows cut from 1300 cfs to 100 cfs, flood risk downstream is reduced as lake levels rise toward the 1402.5 ft summer target. The panel endorses plans to raise outflows if floods threaten, monitors weather and melt, and will brief local interests while noting potential but likely short term effects on fishery and recreation.
In the last week of April temperatures stay between 0 and 10 C. Manitoba reports 162 snowy days and a stretch of 10 days below 30 C. The 1995/96 winter ranks as the third coldest this century in records.
Russell and nearby towns oppose Canada Post plan to cancel dates until mail is sorted in Winnipeg. The system adds days to delivery within provinces, shrinking local commerce and risking part time jobs. Russell council to send a formal protest and chamber plans a letter to the postal service head.
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