You won't believe what's happening at Buffalo Lake
Morning from Central Alberta — five communities, one correspondent, and all the stories the big papers forgot.
Well now, I'll tell you what, there are some stories that just stick in your craw, and this one about Buffalo Lake has got me more frustrated than a spring calf trying to find its mama in a crowd. You'd think after all the repairs and talk, folks could finally get their boats in the water out there, eh? But it seems like those boating plans are sinking faster than a fence post in a slough, all because those water levels are still so low at Pelican Point.
### High and Dry
It's a crying shame, really. Every year, you see folks out on the QE2, hauling their rigs out towards Buffalo Lake, dreaming of a weekend of fishing or watersports. But for another season, it looks like that dream's going to stay dry. The community of Pelican Point, which has a boat launch that's usually bustling, is practically high and dry, and that means a whole lot of folks are going to have their summer fun rerouted. It just goes to show you, sometimes nature's got a bigger say than all our best intentions and repairs.
* **The Problem:** Low water levels are making it impossible to use the boat launch at Pelican Point. * **The Impact:** Boating season is effectively grounded for many at Buffalo Lake. * **The Frustration:** This isn't a new problem, despite efforts to fix it.
I mean, Buffalo Lake is a gem for Central Alberta, drawing people from Red Deer and beyond. When you can't even get your boat in the water, it impacts more than just a few folks' weekend plans; it impacts the local businesses, the campgrounds, and that whole summer vibe we look forward to from the moment the snow melts. It’s another reminder that sometimes, the biggest challenges we face are just Mother Nature doing her thing, and all we can do is adapt.
Keith and the crew probably got some good advice on where else you can get your boat in the water this summer — catch it live at mornings.live.