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Administration told council last September they had begun studying different equipment used to help break up ice-jams and prevent potential flooding. This includes an ice-breaking machine called an Amphibex, which is used to clear river ice jams in Manitoba.
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A report on a potential regional pilot program was expected by June. But the municipality’s Public Works department asked for more time following reports on the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers.
Staff are concerned about the findings of a 2017 study by the University of Saskatchewan that looked into the effectiveness of the Amphibex locally. The report was commissioned by the municipality and concluded more research was needed into the technology.
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The deadline for Ptarmigan Court property owners to apply for voluntary buyouts or help raising homes above flood lines has been extended to July 30.
The deadline to apply for raising a home is June 30, while the buyout deadline was May 31. Council voted unanimously in favour of the extension. Councillor Keith McGrath was absent from the meeting.
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Out of 69 properties in Ptarmigan Court, 47 owners have completed buyouts. Another 22 owners are undecided and 12 owners do not want a buyout.