Winnipeg firefighters extinguished a blaze early Tuesday at a temporary encampment on the banks of the Assiniboine River.
No Injuries in Encampment Fire on Assiniboine Avenue
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Assiniboine River Articles
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.
Manitoba’s Spring Flood Risk Low to Moderate
WINNIPEG — Manitoba has released its 2023 flood outlook and forecasters are predicting a low to moderate risk of flooding this spring.
Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Assiniboine River
Manitoba has issued a flood warning for parts of the Assiniboine River from St. Lazare to Griswold.
Manitoba Could See Overland Flooding with Weather System
Manitoba flood forecasters are tracking a weather system that could bring a rain and snow mix of upwards of 30 centimetres of snow this week.
Red River Floodway Set to Be Activated
WINNIPEG — The province plans to activate the Red River Floodway before the end of the week.
Winnipeg’s River Skating Trail Closes for the Season
WINNIPEG — The Nestaweya River Trail has closed for the season just days before the official start of spring.
Assiniboine River Portion of Skating Trail Closes
WINNIPEG — The Assiniboine River potion of the Nestaweya River Trail has closed for the season after an increase in water being released from the Shellmouth Dam.
First Leg of River Skating Trail Opens at The Forks
WINNIPEG — A sure sign of winter is appearing at The Forks, where officials have opened the first leg of the popular river skating trail.
Headingley Jail Inmate Escapes, Swims Across Assiniboine River
A 23-year-old man who escaped from Headingley Correctional Centre had a short taste of freedom Saturday night.
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.
