Fears of flooding in Brandon, Man., are receding, allowing crews to begin removing protective barriers.
Fears of flooding in Brandon, Man., are receding, allowing crews to begin removing protective barriers.
The City of Brandon says the rising Assiniboine River looks to have reached a peak, climbing about 2.3 metres in less than a week.
The City of Brandon has declared a state of local emergency as it prepares for anticipated flood conditions driven by heavy rainfall.
Two people were rescued from the Assiniboine River in west Winnipeg on Monday night, but luckily didn’t require hospitalization.
Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre says most rivers in the province face a low to moderate risk of spring flooding.
The Nestaweya River Trail is now officially closed for the season as warmer temperatures and rising river levels make ice conditions unsafe.
The Red River portion of the Nestaweya River Trail will close to allow for maintenance work on the Historic Rail Bridge before ice conditions change.
Manitoba has released its first flood outlook of the season ahead of the spring runoff period… and there’s good news.
Perhaps one of the best embodiments of Canadians’ ability to embrace winter, rather than hide from it, pops up every December at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers.
The Forks is marking New Year’s Day with the official opening of the Nestaweya River Trail, joining additional on-land trails already open.
Manitoba has issued a flood watch for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth to Brandon as snowmelt continues to fuel spring runoff.
Manitoba has released its February flood outlook, indicating a low-to-moderate risk of significant spring flooding.