LAKE MANITOBA – The Manitoba NDP government has finally agreed to meet with the Lake Manitoba Rehabilitation Committee (LMFRC) on Wednesday Oct 16 at 4:00 P.M. A meeting the government promised last April. ll happen October 16 at the Manitoba Legislature.
The primary issue is the NDP government says farmers around Lake Manitoba received an average $300,000 in 2011 when in fact figures obtained through the Freedom of Information Act shows the amount to be about $69,000. Other issues on the agenda include Lake Manitoba water levels, a future channel from Lake Manitoba and other related issues.
MFRC obtained financial information through the Freedom of Information Act to verify actual average compensation received by the farmers and ranchers around Lake Manitoba. As indicated above, that value was approximately $69,000.
LMFRC members will be available for interviews after the meeting. Copies of the financial information received through the Freedom of Information will be available.
*** Call Harry Siemens at 204.332.0741 day of the meeting to arrange for the interview with one of the committee members.
The Lake Manitoba Flood Rehabilitation Committee represents 11 municipalities surrounding Lake Manitoba. It gives voice to the urgent needs of all residents and businesses for an immediate solution to the flooding. It seeks adequate and inclusive compensation for the rehabilitation of land, businesses and residential properties damaged by the manmade flooding of Lake Manitoba.
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