WINNIPEG — The Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Infrastructure is reporting a strong wind-effect warning for the South Basin of Lake Winnipeg and south Lake Manitoba areas Friday afternoon and Saturday.
Lake Winnipeg Articles
Hydro Plans Power Outage to Eastern Beaches Along Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba Hydro will cut power to customers along the eastern beaches of Lake Winnipeg on May 18.
Cycling for Solutions: 500km Trek for Lake Winnipeg Foundation
Cycling for Solutions 2016 is a fundraiser supporting the Lake Winnipeg Foundation (LWF).
Liberals Would Have Minister Focused on Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba’s Liberal Party would assign a minister specifically to tackle Lake Winnipeg issues if elected.
NDP Pledge $500,000 to Protect Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba’s NDP government says it will spend $500,000 to help protect Lake Winnipeg.
Lake Winnipeg Advocates Hope Political Parties Protect Watershed
Saving Lake Winnipeg is still an issue on the minds of many Manitobans, including the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.
Lake Winnipeg Foundation Signs Lake Friendly Accord
The Lake Winnipeg Foundation has become the first local non-governmental organization to sign the Lake Friendly Accord. "Leadership starts at home and we recognize our responsibility to guide the way forward," said Alexis Kanu, executive director, the Lake Winnipeg...
Wind Alerts Issued for Lake Winnipeg, Lake Manitoba
By Sarah Klein Strong winds have prompted the province to issue wind alerts for Lake Winnipeg and areas of Lake Manitoba. High north-northwest winds developing Tuesday afternoon and evening will continue into Wednesday, resulting in a severe wind warning for the south...
Havixbeck Unveils Environmental Roadmap for Phosphorus Reduction
Mayoral candidate Paula Havixbeck would cut down on Winnipeg's phosphorus levels, saying the city is one of the biggest culprits. As part of her environmental plan, the Charleswood -- Tuxedo councillor would see the North End water treatment facility is completed. She...
Threat of Zebra Mussels on Lake Winnipeg Remains
By Sarah Klein The province's fight against stubborn zebra mussels on Lake Winnipeg is continuing. Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh said on Monday that the invasive species still exists outside of areas the province has previously...
Rain Rising Water Levels on Lake Winnipeg
By Sarah Klein Water levels on Lake Winnipeg are expected to rise seven inches in the next month due to above average rainfall recently. Manitoba Hydro put out a warning Monday, saying people around the lake and downstream on the Nelson River should be aware that...
Threat of Zebra Mussels Contained on Lake Winnipeg
By Sarah Klein Manitoba Conservation has completed its assault on zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg, but will be ramping up monitoring of the situation in the coming weeks. Zebra mussels began appearing in harbours this spring, forcing the province to use liquid potash...



