Gimli RCMP chased a man onto Lake Winnipeg after he tried to evade a traffic stop in the community on January 1.
RCMP Chase Suspect onto Lake Winnipeg, Recover Shotgun
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Winnipeg Beach Articles
‘I Nearly Fell Backwards into the Ditch:’ Winnipeg Man Wins $9.5M on Lotto Max Ticket
A Winnipeg man has several million reasons to be smiling after claiming a Lotto Max prize for the June 14 draw.
Gender-Neutral Washrooms in Grand Beach Part of $10M in Upgrades to Parks
The Manitoba government is spending nearly $10 million on provincial park improvements, including gender-neutral showers and washrooms at the Grand Beach campground.
Winnipeg Beach Waterfront Reopening
Repairs to the Winnipeg Beach seawall from a storm last spring have been completed and the main beach will reopen at 3 p.m. on Friday.
Three Manitoba Beaches on ‘Blue Flag’ List
With balmy temperatures in the forecast this coming long weekend, Manitobans may be hitting the beaches earlier than normal.
Winnipeg Beach Seawall Set for $5M Reconstruction
By Sarah Klein The Manitoba government will spend $5 million to repair the seawall at Winnipeg Beach after it was severely damaged during a spring storm. The community's protective seawall was damaged in May as high winds on Lake Winnipeg pushed the wall onto the...
Two Manitoba Beaches Awarded Blue Flags
Two Manitoba beaches have made the list this year to fly the prestigious Blue Flag -- an international eco-certification for beaches and marinas. West Grand Beach and Winnipeg Beach are among the 24 new additions recognized by Environmental Defence for achieving...
Highway 9 to Winnipeg Beach to Get $45M Upgrade
By Tyler Sutherland The province is spending $45 million to upgrade Highway 9 from Winnipeg to Winnipeg Beach. The construction -- announced on Tuesday -- will span five years and include paving, concrete reconstruction, and structure replacement at the Grassmere...
Financial Assistance on the Way for Interlake Property Owners
The province is providing millions as part of a disaster financial assistance (DFA) program to help property owners affected by last week's storm in Winnipeg Beach, Gimli and the surrounding areas. The exact amount of flood damage caused isn't yet known, but the...
Interlake Continues Cleanup from Wednesday’s Ravaging Storm
By Sarah Klein Residents in Manitoba's Interlake will be spending this weekend cleaning up after an unusual weather event Wednesday, which meteorologists are calling a "weather bomb." The storm brought with it gusts of wind, stirring up Lake Winnipeg to ravish...
Manitobans Get One Last Taste of Summer
With the last long weekend of summer now behind us, Manitobans took the opportunity to venture out to cottage country and beaches one last time. Southern Manitoba was graced with favourable weather to say the least, which had popular Interlake destinations like...
New Radio Station Launching in Winnipeg Beach
You may soon be able to leave your iPod at home the next time you head out to Winnipeg Beach. The CRTC approved an application for a new FM radio station to operate in the lakeside community north of Winnipeg. In a ruling filed Wednesday, the federal broadcast...
