Manitoba has launched its annual ice-cutting program on the Red River to reduce the risk of ice-jam-related flooding.
Manitoba Begins Annual Ice-Cutting Program on Red River
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Flood Articles
Manitoba First Nation Declares State of Emergency Over Flooding-Related Health Crisis
A Manitoba First Nation has declared a state of emergency in response to a health crisis caused by repeated flooding.
Manitoba First Nation Sues Governments Over Chronic Flooding, Wants Protection
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba First Nation that has suffered from chronic flooding is suing three levels of government for failing to provide adequate protection over decades.
Manitoba Spring Flood Threat Remains Low, Says Province
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s flood threat remains low-to-moderate this spring across most of the province.
Manitoba Spring Flood Risk Low-to-Moderate
WINNIPEG — Manitoba flood forecasters are calling for a low-to-moderate risk of spring flooding this year.
Extreme Weather Risk Changing Canada’s Insurance Industry, Raising Costs
OTTAWA — Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some Canadians in the future.
Manitoba Doling Out Financial Assistance for 2023 Flood Damage
Manitoba is establishing a Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program for those impacted by 2023 spring flooding.
Otter Falls Campground Reopening in Whiteshell Provincial Park
The Otter Falls campground in Whiteshell Provincial Park will reopen to campers in time for the Canada Day long weekend.
Red River to Crest in Winnipeg on Friday
WINNIPEG — The Red River is expected to crest in Winnipeg on Friday, say provincial flood forecasters.
Winnipeg, Eastern Manitoba Under Overland Flood Watch
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has issued an overland flood watch for Winnipeg and eastern parts of the province.
Free Sandbags Available to Winnipeg Residents
WINNIPEG — With a mild week of snow melt on the way, the City of Winnipeg is making sandbags available to local residents to protect their property.
Manitoba Forecasting Major Flood Risk on Red River This Spring
WINNIPEG — Major late-winter snowfall in the United States has increased the flood risk on the Red River in Manitoba.
