A Winnipeg city councillor and a group of volunteers attempted to help sandbag a property along the Red River in St. Norbert on Thursday, while maintaining physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coun. Markus Chambers assembled dozens of volunteer sandbaggers to assist an elderly couple in his ward in erecting a dike ahead of potential strong flooding. “Winnipeggers have come out in good numbers to help support a local resident,” Chambers said. “Couldn’t be prouder of my city.” At times, it appeared many of the volunteers were getting closer to each other than recommended by public health officials.
Chambers said all necessary and proper precautions were put in place to ensure current social distancing protocols are observed. “We