A 23-year-old man who escaped from Headingley Correctional Centre had a short taste of freedom Saturday night.
Headingley Jail Inmate Escapes, Swims Across Assiniboine River
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Manitoba’s Flood Outlook Remains Favourable if Weather Cooperates
WINNIPEG — Barring any last blast of winter weather by Mother Nature, Manitoba’s spring flood conditions remain favourable.
Up the Creek: Jackman-Atkinson
In the more than 13 years I’ve been covering the news in the Neepawa area, one of the handfuls of stories that have really stuck with me took place in the summer of 2011.
‘Good News So Far’, Manitoba Minister Says on Spring Flood Potential
Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says there has not been a lot of snow in southern Manitoba this season, and the mild weather so far has already helped some of it dissipate.
Manitoba Reserve Going to Court to Demand Ottawa Extend Flood Evacuee Benefits
A Manitoba First Nation plans to argue in court that the federal government is cutting off evacuee benefits without providing secure housing more than eight years after flooding forced people to leave their homes.
Dikes, Ditches and Dams: Manitoba’s Fight Against Flooding is Complex
It has become an annual ritual in Manitoba — mid-winter thoughts turn to the spring melt and whether land and communities will be threatened by rising water that comes from rivers as far away as the Rocky Mountains and South Dakota.
High Rivers, Soaked Ground This Fall Lead to Spring Flood Concerns in Manitoba
WINNIPEG — A wet fall across southern Manitoba has raised concerns about the potential for flooding in the spring.
Rising River Levels Expected to Close Forks’ Riverwalk
Heavy rains earlier this week may eventually close the riverwalk at The Forks as water levels rise on the Assiniboine and Red rivers.
Manitoba Flood Threat Downgraded as Favourable Weather Lingers
Manitoba Forecasts Major Flooding in Red River Valley
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is in for a soggy spring as the province predicts major flooding this year along several waterways, including the always weary Red River.
Winnipeg’s River Skating Trail Extends to 6.3 Kilometres
WINNIPEG — Cold weather conditions have once again allowed for the extension of the Red River Mutual Trail.
Red River Mutual Trail Opens for Skating at The Forks
WINNIPEG -- Some would say gliding down the Red River Mutual Trail is a rite of winter passage in Winnipeg. The trail officially opened Friday at The Forks, but parts of it have already been in action since December 28 when the port rink first saw skaters. “The Red...
