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The Manitoba government is expected to open the Portage Diversion this spring to control flows on the Assiniboine River.

Manitoba March flood outlook

Red River Valley prepares as flooding expected to reach 2009 levels, closing ring dikes and PTH 75: Schuler

By Province of Manitoba March 27, 2019

The province’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre (HFC) forecasts a flood in the Red River Valley at or marginally above 2009 levels with normal to unfavorable weather, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said today. There also remains a moderate risk of flooding along the Assiniboine River. “Manitoba Infrastructure continues to make preparations for high water and is working

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Drivers reminded of 4-H annual highway cleanup campaign this weekend

By Province of Manitoba May 25, 2018

Manitoba will benefit from an annual clean up led by 4-H members this weekend and the provincial government is asking drivers to take extra caution, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler and Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today. “Young Manitobans will be hard at work this weekend, resulting in a cleaner landscape we can all enjoy,” said

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Drivers encouraged to focus on safety as farm traffic increases

By Province of Manitoba April 27, 2018

Manitoba Agriculture and Manitoba Infrastructure are encouraging farmers, drivers and agricultural equipment operators to make road safety a priority this spring. Warmer temperatures mean an increase in oversized equipment travelling on Manitoba highways is expected to begin soon. Farmers and agricultural equipment operators need to: ensure all machinery is equipped with proper lighting, signage and

Local news, Weather

Burning permits cancelled for central, eastern Manitoba

Wildfire danger levels seen elevated

By Province of Manitoba June 2, 2017

Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner advise that hot, dry and windy conditions have elevated the wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province and burning permits have been cancelled in central and eastern Manitoba. Manitobans are reminded to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor activities. In areas where all-terrain

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Be safe and be ready to share the road with farm traffic

By Province of Manitoba May 1, 2017

Province of Manitoba – Farmers are gearing up for another growing season and that means agricultural equipment will soon be moving along roadways to fields and sharing the roads and highways in rural areas, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler said today. “When our producers are moving equipment down the road, they tend to move slower than

Crops, Local news

Province extends nutrient application deadline

Producers now have until midnight Nov. 14

By Province of Manitoba November 8, 2016

Manitoba Sustainable Development advises the winter nutrient application ban has been extended until Nov. 15 as soil temperatures have not yet reached the freezing point. This means nutrients can be applied until midnight Nov. 14. Restrictions are designed to ensure nutrients are not applied when the ground is frozen and to protect the water quality

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Burning permits cancelled in Western, Central and Eastern Manitoba

Province says above average temperatures, winds are pushing the fire danger too high

By Province of Manitoba May 2, 2016

Manitoba Media Bulletin – Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises current dry conditions along with above average temperatures and increasing winds are pushing the fire danger to high in some areas of the province. New burning permits will not be issued for the central and eastern regions of Manitoba, as well as areas in western

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High winds force province to cancel burning permits

By Province of Manitoba April 14, 2015

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises effective immediately, all burning permits issued in the eastern and central regions of Manitoba have been cancelled due to dry conditions and the forecast of continued high winds. This affects an area extending from the United States border on the south, through the Interlake to Gypsumville and Berens River

News, Weather

Rainfall flood watch issued for Southwest Assiniboine River area

By Province of Manitoba September 3, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s Hydrologic Forecast and Water Management Centre advises water levels on the Assiniboine and Souris rivers in the southwest area of the province are rising due to heavy rainfall. The Assiniboine River and Souris River watershed has received 280 to 300 per cent above the normal precipitation from

News

Summer flood bulletin #25

By Province of Manitoba July 24, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Flood Response The Manitoba government, municipalities and other partners continue to work together on flood recovery efforts in western Manitoba. Early estimates indicate that flood response and repairs will exceed $200 million. This does not include agricultural losses as they continue to be assessed. The provincial state of emergency continues for

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Manitoba March flood outlook

Drivers reminded of 4-H annual highway cleanup campaign this weekend

Drivers encouraged to focus on safety as farm traffic increases

Burning permits cancelled for central, eastern Manitoba

Be safe and be ready to share the road with farm traffic

Province extends nutrient application deadline

Burning permits cancelled in Western, Central and Eastern Manitoba

High winds force province to cancel burning permits

Rainfall flood watch issued for Southwest Assiniboine River area

Summer flood bulletin #25

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