Parks Canada considering closing lake to watercraft to halt spread, letter sent to area business owners says
Premier Wab Kinew is urging Parks Canada to not ban boats at Clear Lake this summer after live zebra mussels were found at the lake late last year.
Businesses already feel effect of potential ban meant to fight zebra mussels: Lakehouse Properties president
Riding Mountain National Park businesses are mulling the impacts a potential ban of watercraft on Clear Lake could have on tourism this summer.
A letter from Parks Canada to Riding Mountain National Park business owners earlier this year, which was obtained by CBC, said the federal agency is considering the possibility of closing Clear Lake to all watercraft to prevent the spread of invasive zebra mussels.
Parks Canada told CBC this week that "no decisions about the management of the lake have been made at this time," and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is urging the agency not to ban boats in the western Manitoba national park.
Congratulations to triathlon coach Dave Lipchen, who is our male winner for the @KonicaMinoltaCA Dr. Jack Hunt Memorial Award!
Dave has made outstanding contributions to his sport and is a very deserving recipient!@trigeekcanada @MbTri #SMCA2021Check out the Video on Twitter - pic.twitter.com/V6TQQsOPjl
— Sport Manitoba (@SportManitoba) April 6, 2021
Like any Canadian child, Tyler grew up playing hockey. He discovered triathlon after following a suggestion from a family friend to use it as a form of cross-training for hockey. Quickly, Tyler was discovered by Manitoba provincial coach, Dave Lipchen, who encouraged him to train full time.
Enticed to compete at the Manitoba Summer Games, Tyler followed the offer to train with the Manitoba Youth Team over the summer, and he was hooked ever since – replacing his skates for a bike. He joined the Manitoba National Triathlon Centre with coach Gary Pallett in the fall of 2009.
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Full Artice At - https://www.brandonsun.com/sports/local/lipchin-taking-over-triathlon-480440633.html
Dave Lipchin, shown beginning the run at the Riding Mountain Triathlon in August, 2017, has taken over the race from its longtime organizers Ellis and Deb Crowston. The East t. Paul resident has deep roots in the sport of triathlon.
Manitoba’s largest and longest running triathlon has changed hands.
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