One person was swept away in the Red River early Monday before clinging to a log and eventually pulled out by first responders.
Person Rescued from Red River After Being Swept Away
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Red River Articles
Manitoba RM Declares State of Emergency as Flood Waters Rise
The Rural Municipality of Montcalm declared a local state of emergency Monday as water levels rose to overtake a section of road.
VIDEO: Red River Floodway Gates Activated
WINNIPEG — The province will raise the Red River Floodway gates on Sunday morning. Officials said on Friday river ice upstream of the floodway has released earlier than expected is now flowing freely.
Manitoba Flood Threat Downgraded as Favourable Weather Lingers
Winnipeg Identifies 123 Properties at Risk for Potential Flooding
The City of Winnipeg says 123 properties may be at risk of river flooding this season, requiring homeowners to build sandbag dikes, if needed.
Manitoba Flood Could Reach or Surpass 2009 Water Levels
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba flood forecasters are praising Mother Nature after dry weather and a slow melt have so far eased the province's flood risk, but the threat of flooding in the Red River Valley and elsewhere still remains. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says...
City Warns Winnipeggers to Stay Off the Ice
Rising spring temperatures, melting snow and deteriorating ice conditions has Winnipeg first responders urging people to stay away from waterways.
Manitoba Upgrades Flood Risk After U.S. Snowstorms
WINNIPEG — Manitoba flood forecasters are warning the province will now see flooding higher than 2009 levels following a series of late winter storms in the northern United States.
Slain Teen’s Family Hopes Report Ensures Others Don’t Fall Through the Cracks
SAGKEENG FIRST NATION, Man. — The woman who raised a teenage Indigenous girl whose body was found in the Red River says she hopes a new report from the children’s advocate will ensure a similar tragedy never happens again.
Manitoba Forecasts Major Flooding in Red River Valley
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is in for a soggy spring as the province predicts major flooding this year along several waterways, including the always weary Red River.
Chill Out with New Winter Bike Activities at The Forks
A week of cycling adventures kicked off Friday at The Forks with Big Bike Chill. From February 8-17, events are scheduled daily geared towards cyclists and winter enthusiasts alike.
Winnipeg’s River Skating Trail Extends to 6.3 Kilometres
WINNIPEG — Cold weather conditions have once again allowed for the extension of the Red River Mutual Trail.
