The weeds in Charlie Lake have never been this bad, according to local residents — and neither has the smell. Weeds are sitting on top of Charlie Lake, making shallow parts of the water hard to swim in. (Kelli Hiebert)Charlie Lake residents have taken to social media to voice their concerns. "We've had algae in the lake for years, even before the plants were around the lake," Kosugi said. Weeds and algae in Charlie Lake are releasing a rotten, almost fishy odour across the lake, according to Doug Hiebert.

Source: CBC News August 22, 2020 15:56 UTC