Hillman Marsh Southern Dyke to be upgraded

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Leamington — Caldwell First Nation is upgrading the Hillman Marshland’s southern dyke to protect vulnerable lands, after an investment of over $15 million from the federal government. A dyke is an embankment or barrier designed to prevent water from overflowing onto land. It is a crucial element for protecting low-lying areas from flooding, especially in regions prone to heavy rainfall, storm …