BRANDON — Rainfall has flushed Minnedosa Lake, clearing algae that had posed a problem at the end of last month.

Rainfall that totalled about 104 millimetres fell in the area upstream of Lake Minnedosa since an algae alert was issued by the town in late July. The rain has made a significant difference, Friends of Lake Minnedosa member Barry McPhail said.

“After the rain, the water is flowing through the lake and it’s much, much better,” he said. “There’s no doubt the rain helped a lot, and it’s just refreshed the whole lake up.”

At the time the alert was sent out, dry conditions had led to a rare algae bloom in the lake.

Splish Splash Water Park co-owner Connor Champagne said the improved conditions have meant a rebound for business.

For the first time in several years, the algae was

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