Cottagers and homeowners along Lake Manitoba in the Twin Lakes Beach area are voicing frustration after facing extremely high water levels once more.
"Life at the lake - it's supposed to be relaxing but it's anything but relaxing,” said Ron Turek.
Another resident, Jim Stevenson, said memories of the 2011 flood are still fresh in his mind and instead of simply enjoying summer, he and his family fill sandbags to protect their property.
Wendy Stevenson said the stress is starting to get overwhelming and they need help.
"They had 500 military guys at Portage and they're trying to decide where to put them. You go down the road - we have two people filling super-sandbags here. That's all we have,” said Wendy.
Officials with the RM of St. Laurent feel the frustration too and said crews working nonstop for the past two weeks dealing with the rising lake are tired and getting burnt out
Geo-tubes put up after the 2011 are helping, but some are worried the temporary measure won't be able to stand up to the wrath of more heavy wind and a lake that keeps rising.
Turek, who's spent almost every summer here in the last 54 years, said he's doesn't know how much longer he can stay and he wants the province to make decisions that will benefit many not just those in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie.
"Lower the lake or buy us out," said Turek.
Other home and cottage owners in the area who spoke to CTV News on July 14 voiced similar feelings.
They said they want a long-term solution that works for everyone, including First Nations and farmers who live along Lake Manitoba.
