WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has awarded a new contract for ice-jam mitigation services in the province.
Manitoba Awards New Contract for Ice-Jam Mitigation
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Flooding Articles
Disaster Financial Assistance Available to Manitobans Impacted by Wet Weather
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is rolling out disaster financial assistance following three weather-related events earlier this year.
Dam Threatened by Water Levels in Rural Manitoba, Some Residents Evacuated
RIVERS, Man. — More than 80 people have been evacuated from their homes in parts of western Manitoba after record rainfall in the region threatened the structural integrity of a dam.
More Than 80 Homes Evacuated in Rural Manitoba Area as Flood Washes Out Roads
STUARTBURN, Man. — Dozens more homes in a rural stretch of southeastern Manitoba were evacuated Wednesday after heavy rain flooded farmland and submerged roads.
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.
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.
