BTW - The Bridge is Out - 2010
Wednesday Evenings at La Barriere Park
May 5th started out sunny but cool (3 degrees). Finished the
last regular evening paddle September 29, a beautiful warm evening
with a wonderful setting sun. There were a total of
22 evening paddles at La Barriere Park with 242 people attending.
Very heavy rains over the last weekend of May caused the river
rise dramatically. The bridge was submerged and there was
significant current in the river. The water had dropped somewhat
by the second week of June revealing washed out approaches to the
bridge and a huge log jam under the bridge itself. The bridge
continued to be out of commission through out the rest of the
summer and fall. The log jam was removed from the upstream side of
the bridge by August and on the last evening (Sept 29) the approaches
where being removed and re-placed.
August 11 was held at FWA with BBQ for members
and birthday treats for some. This was the only evening paddle that
did not meet at La Barriere park. Lots of fun was had by all with canoe
races, paddle boards, kayaks, and a great feast of burgers salad and
cake.
September 22 Paddle Manitoba participated with the Great Canadian shoreline cleanup.
Bags, pop bottles, drink cans, bait containers, more bags, coffee cups, what seemed
like miles of fishing line, lures, miscellaneous packaging, more bags, .... It was
really important for PM members to participate in this event - we use the water,
we need to take some responsibility for keeping it clean.
There are a few people that require some special mention for their
help over the summer. Eric lead two weeks while I was out
on canoe trips elsewhere. A very special thanks to Susan, Kathy, and
Ryan for taking phone messages and keeping everything straight.
Finally I want to say thanks to Paddle Manitoba, both membership
and board members, who have been very supportive of the evening
paddling programs. Thank you for your continued support and interest
in these weekly outings. It is an excellent way to get people out on
the river and promote the objectives of the association.
See you on the river next summer...
Charles
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