Minnedosa Tribune
TEAM SUCCESS
DARRELL NESBITT/MINNEDOSA TRIBUNE
Kayne Graham and teammates with the 13 & Under Minnedosa Bombers hockey team played Pine Creek in their opening contest of tournament play in Shoal Lake on Saturday, Nov. 15. Winning their first game, the Bombers went on to defeat the host Hamiota Huskies to claim the championship title.
Charting a clear path forward
As winter begins to set in, the community of Minnedosa looks for long-term solutions to the problem of lake algae
DONALD BERGER Minnedosa Tribune
As Minnedosa settles into winter, the lake at the center of the community lies still beneath forming ice – quiet now, but far from forgotten.
Last summer’s algae bloom lin-
Smart Farming
The 2025 algae bloom arrived in late July and persisted well into August, striking just as campgrounds, beaches, and the inflatable water park were at their busiest.
Minnedosa wasn’t alone – prai-
gered far longer than expected, disrupting tourism, shutting down water activities, and leaving both residents and business owners wondering what comes next. Winter won’t bring quick fixes, but it does offer time for planning – and an opportunity to look squarely at the long-term work needed to protect Minnedosa Lake for future generations.
rie lakes across southern Manitoba faced similar challenges brought on by a combination of nutrient buildup, hot conditions, low water levels, and sudden heavy rain events. Even after provincial testing confirmed zero toxins, the perception of risk stuck.
For Splish Splash Water Park
owner Gerry Champagne, the impact was blunt.
“Once the word from the Town got out, nobody wanted to be in the water,” he said. “After the bloom, business was dead the rest of the summer.”
