Shellmouth flood far surpasses records as spillway overflows
In Manitoba the Shellmouth Dam spillway gushed four feet of water amid the worst flood conditions this century. Residents push for local water management while officials and DNR report record inflows from Saskatchewan. Downstream towns brace as levels crest near Russell and St Lazare with sandbagging efforts underway and forecasts of rising water through early May. Local volunteers, including students, help fortify defenses as officials note crests expected May 8 in St Lazare.
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PCs win third term in Manitoba election
Progressive Conservatives secure a solid majority in last week's provincial vote led by Premier Gary Filmon. The party rises from 41.9 to 43 percent, taking 31 of 57 seats, while the NDP hold 23 seats. Liberals are noted but details follow on page 2.
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Flying the Yellowhead Route Neepawa Pilot Strands Car
Neepawa Press reports Curle, a retired CNR engineer, forced to land on a highway east of Neepawa due to poor visibility on a Winnipeg to North Battleford flight. He parked the single-engine Cessna at a resident’s property, then took off after RCMP traffic control. In Dauphin, the RCMP investigate a bomb threat at DRCSS on April 24, calling it crank while fire alarms evacuated students. authorities found nothing suspicious. Neepawa town council approves tender for a new 5,000 square foot library next to the Resource Centre on Davidson Street, with Germin Blackie’s plan for a one-story wood frame building including a multipurpose room and Internet terminals. estimated cost 268,000 to 325,000 dollars.
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