Fears of flooding in Brandon, Man., are receding, allowing crews to begin removing protective barriers.
Brandon Removing Flood Protections as High Water on Assiniboine River Recedes
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Assiniboine River Articles
Brandon’s Rising River Looks to Have Peaked: Officials
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.
Brandon Declares State of Local Emergency Ahead of Anticipated Flooding
The City of Brandon has declared a state of local emergency as it prepares for anticipated flood conditions driven by heavy rainfall.
Two People Rescued from River in West Winnipeg
Two people were rescued from the Assiniboine River in west Winnipeg on Monday night, but luckily didn’t require hospitalization.
Manitoba Releases Updated Spring Flood Outlook
Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre says most rivers in the province face a low to moderate risk of spring flooding.
Winnipeg’s River Trail Closes for Season After 62 Days
The Nestaweya River Trail is now officially closed for the season as warmer temperatures and rising river levels make ice conditions unsafe.
Red River Section of Skating Trail Closing for Rail Bridge Maintenance
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 Releases First Flood Outlook Ahead of Spring
Manitoba has released its first flood outlook of the season ahead of the spring runoff period… and there’s good news.
Frozen Rivers, Skating Trails and Funky Huts Make for Winter Whimsy in Winnipeg
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.
River Skating Trail Opening for the Season at The Forks
The Forks is marking New Year’s Day with the official opening of the Nestaweya River Trail, joining additional on-land trails already open.
Flood Watch Issued for Assiniboine River as Spring Runoff Continues
Manitoba has issued a flood watch for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth to Brandon as snowmelt continues to fuel spring runoff.
Manitoba’s Spring Flood Outlook Predicts Low-to-Moderate Risk
Manitoba has released its February flood outlook, indicating a low-to-moderate risk of significant spring flooding.
