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.
Up the Creek: Jackman-Atkinson
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Spring Articles
Groundhogs Got It Wrong: Spring Isn’t Coming Soon, Weather Network Says
Two out of three groundhogs got it wrong — at least according to the Weather Network’s spring forecast.
Winnipeg to Begin Spring Cleanup of City Streets on Monday
A city-wide spring cleanup will begin in Winnipeg on Monday night. Public Works crews will be out beginning at 10 p.m. to clean streets and back lanes over the next five to six weeks.
Winnipeg Transit’s Spring Schedule Now in Effect
Winnipeg Transit’s spring schedule is now in effect as of today.
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.
Trees Winnipeg Encourages People to Get Planting This Spring
Trees Winnipeg is marking the first day of the season by inviting green thumbs to its Winnipeg ReLeaf Tree Planting Program, which helps replenish the city’s tree population.
Winnipeg Repairing Potholes, Preparing for Flooding as Spring Arrives
City of Winnipeg crews are in full-on spring mode as the first day of the season rolls around on Wednesday.
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.
Canadians Can Expect an Abrupt Transition to Spring: The Weather Network
Winter will continue to grip the country heading into March but Canadians can expect an abrupt transition to spring, according to The Weather Network.
Wiarton Willie Predicts Early Spring; Shubenacadie Sam Says There’s More Winter to Come
There’s conflicting predictions from Canada’s two most famous forecasting groundhogs, with Wiarton Willie heralding an early spring while Shubenacadie Sam claims there will be six more weeks of winter
Winnipeg Begins Spraying for Tree Pest Caterpillars
WINNIPEG — The city’s insect control branch has started its tree pest caterpillar control program for the season.
Winnipeg’s Giveaway Weekend is May 12-13
WINNIPEG — It’s the weekend to rid your house of unwanted items and tidy up for spring.
