The Manitoba government will spend $21.2 million to upgrade two bridges over the Souris River in the southwest part of the province.
Two Bridges Over Souris River Set for Major Upgrades
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Two Youth Charged in Barn Fire Near Souris
A barn in the RM of Glenwood has been destroyed following a fire Friday evening. Manitoba RCMP were called to the property about 6.5 km north of Souris at around 7:30 p.m. The barn housed a combine and was completely destroyed. Two female youth from the area have been...
Souris’ Swinging Bridge Being Rebuilt
A tender has been awarded to begin work on rebuilding the famed swinging bridge in Souris, Manitoba. The local landmark was destroyed during the 2011 flood and eventually cut down. The new 184-metre bridge will be rebuilt at a higher elevation and to modern safety...
Souris Rebuilding Swinging Bridge After 2011 Flood
The cables to Souris' famed swinging bridge were cut last year as a precaution during the flood of 2011, but the structure will soon rise once again. Town officials plan to rebuild the popular tourist attraction and held an open house Wednesday night to show off their...
Series of Open Houses Examine 2011 Manitoba Flood
Manitobans affected by last year's flood are invited to attend two open houses this week in Brandon and Souris. The Manitoba Flood Review Task Force is hosting the open houses in communities impacted by the record flooding seen in 2011. Residents will be able to meet...
Man Killed in Head-On Crash Near Souris
A two-vehicle crash between a car and an ambulance has killed a 54-year-old Souris man. The head-on collision happened Thursday at about 6 p.m. on PR 250, roughly five kilometres north of Souris in the RM of Glenwood. Witnesses reported a 2006 Kia Spectra was...
Six Injured in Flood-Fighting Accident in Souris
Five soldiers from CFB Shilo and one volunteer were injured Monday afternoon assisting with flood-fighting efforts in Souris. The Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) says a hydraulic line on a truck unloading sandbags broke and sprayed a group of people who...
Cables Cut to the Souris Swinging Bridge
Officials in Souris were given no choice but to cut cables to the town's iconic swinging bridge Sunday over fears it would rip out part of the community's earth dike into the rising river. Cables to the bridge were cut at about 7:30 a.m., as the river's crest is...
Military Called In to Help Fight Flooding in Souris
View Larger Map Residents living in Souris will begin receiving help from the Canadian military with their flood-fighting efforts. Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger announced Saturday that 200 Canadian Forces personnel will be providing immediate support in the area. The...
