STUARTBURN, Man. — Dozens more homes in a rural stretch of southeastern Manitoba were evacuated Wednesday after heavy rain flooded farmland and submerged roads.
More Than 80 Homes Evacuated in Rural Manitoba Area as Flood Washes Out Roads
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Red River Cresting in Southern Manitoba
WINNIPEG — The Red River is cresting in southern Manitoba as officials remain cautiously optimistic river levels will remain in check the next few weeks.
Red River Floodway Could Be Activated as Early as Thursday
WINNIPEG — The province could activate the Red River Floodway as early as Thursday evening as a high water warning is now in effect.
41 Winnipeg Properties Require Dikes to Protect from Flooding
The City of Winnipeg says it has told 41 property owners they will require dikes to protect them from spring flooding.
Manitoba Sets Guidelines to Fill Sandbags During COVID-19 Pandemic
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has set procedures to safely fill sandbags in response to flooding during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Sandbags Available for Winnipeg Residents as River Levels Rise
Winnipeg residents can now pick up sandbags from the city to protect their properties against overland flooding.
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.
Manitoba Funding $8M in Municipal Flood Supports
WINNIPEG — With warmer temperatures and the changing of seasons, one thing is for certain — the rivers will flow.
‘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 Government Says Communities Will Be Consulted on Flood Project
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is promising more consultations with First Nations communities on a flood-protection project, but an Indigenous leader in the area says he is far from convinced the province is listening.
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.
Red River Floodway Gates Lowered as Water Levels Subside
The gates of the Red River Floodway have been lowered after river levels have decreased in recent days.
