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A cross-border water watchdog has asked the governments of Canada and the United States to look into the damage done to two Ontario First Nations by Winnipeg’s water system. POLL In a letter sent Monday, the International Joint Commission says it’s not clear the city properly Will you go check out the fully-open compensated the bands, including Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, which was rendered an isolated island CMHR on Tuesday Nov.11? when Winnipeg built a diversion and intake structure at Shoal Lake a century ago. Absolutely, can't wait! "The Commission would appreciate the Governments’ determination regarding the City of Winnipeg’s compliance with the provisions of the 1914 Order, specifically regarding the use of water and I might go. compensation for damages," wrote the IJC’s two chairs. No, I find it disrespectful for the CMHR to fully-open on Remembrance Day. http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Winnipeg-may-not-have-properly-compensated-bands-for-water-system-commission-281785801.html?cx_navSourc… 1/4 11/7/2014 Winnipeg may not have properly compensated bands for water system: commission - Winnipeg Free Press

The IJC, set up in 1909, resolves boundary water disputes between the United States and Canada I'll wait until the crowds die down. and acts an independent advisor to the two governments. It has weighed in on contentious issues I don't plan on going to the museum at all. such as water levels on the Great Lakes and North Dakota’s Devils Lake outlet. In 1914, when Winnipeg built its aqueduct to Shoal Lake, the IJC issued an order authorizing the project as long as Submit my Vote the bands, and any other third parties, were properly compensated for any damage done. View Results View Related Story Officials from the IJC visited Shoal Lake over the summer to tour the First Nation, which is isolated by a diversion canal meant to ensure Winnipeg intake structure has access to clean water. No proper, all- season bridge has ever been built over the canal, so the band is an island in summer, stymying any MOST POPULAR economic development. The IJC investigators also heard now-familiar stories of nine band members MOST VIEWS MOST COMMENTS who died crossing the lake in winter and learned about the 18-year boil water advisory that has been in place on the reserve. TODAY | WEEK | MONTH 1. Corrections officer dead, six prisoners injured in In a release Thursday, Shoal Lake Chief Erwin Redsky said the IJC’s letter is a step in the right vehicle accident south of The Pas direction. 2. Jail time sought for fatal blow "We welcome international oversight because despite their fine words, Canadians have proven 3. 9-year prison sentence for man convicted of sex incapable of policing themselves. We look forward to the IJC’s process of accountability," he said. crimes against daughter, girlfriend, neighbours 4. RCMP arrest man walking in Stony Mountain In 1989, the city and Shoal Lake agreed to a compensation agreement that saw the creation of a $6- with a handgun tucked in his pants million trust fund, the annual proceeds of which go to the band. But, in recent years, the band has 5. Car-train crash kills La Broquerie woman argued the compensation agreement is of little use and has been lobbying for the contruction of an all- 6. Firefighters' union wants NDP to hold leadership weather connection off the island as well as the construction of a water treatment plant. review over Selinger The lingering effects of Winnipeg’s water system on Shoal Lake 40 became a civic election issue last 7. Police HQ handcuffed again month. Rookie Mayor Brian Bowman said he would be willing to renegotiate an agreement with the 8. Three candidates speak passionately at national band. chief debate 9. Winnipeg's Jaring Timmerman, swimming world The IJC’s interest in Shoal Lake’s troubles was triggered two years ago by the city’s plan to sell water record holder, dies at 105 to the Rural Municipality of Rosser and CenterPort, a move the two Shoal Lake bands opposed. Those 10. More fraud charges laid against online dater bands threatened to go to court and earned the backing of the IJC, which effectively scuttled Winnipeg’s plan to extend water service to CentrePort. ADS BY GOOGLE This Week's Circulars Energy East Pipeline Stand up and speak out. Support a safe, secure West- HOVER FOR CIRCULAR HOVER FOR CIRCULAR HOVER FOR CIRCULAR East Pipeline

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