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Flooding along the Rat River near La Rochelle in southeastern Manitoba in 2020.

Flood risk on low side for Manitoba farmers

FORECAST | Latest winter precipitation is unknown variable, province says

By Staff March 15, 2023

Manitoba farmers in the Red River and Assiniboine River basins will see low to moderate risk of flooding the spring, according to the province’s most recent flood outlook. Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre released its outlook Feb. 28. The report also advised of a moderate flood risk in the Interlake region along the

Spring runoff on April 27, 2022 at the Pembina Escarpment near Miami, Man., about 40 km northwest of Winkler. (Manitoba Co-operator/Allan Dawson video screengrab)

Weather

Flood warnings raised in Manitoba, southeastern Saskatchewan

Flows could reach 2009 levels in Manitoba

By GFM Network News, Marketsfarm April 30, 2022

MarketsFarm — Spring flooding in Manitoba’s Red River Valley could approach levels last seen in 2009, the highest water level since 1997’s “Flood of the Century,” according to the latest update from the provincial Hydrologic Forecast Centre. The centre is monitoring a precipitation system forecast for the April 29-May 1 weekend that is expected to

Weather

Flooding in Manitoba hinges on coming spring melt

By GFM Network News, Marketsfarm February 19, 2022

MarketsFarm — Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre (HFC) released an initial spring flood outlook report Friday citing the risk of moderate to major flooding in most the province’s southern basins. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk said the amount of flooding will depend on weather conditions from now until spring melt. The HFC advised that, while

News

Red River crests in lower predicted range

Water levels were dropping as of April 22, and PTH 75 remained open

By Geralyn Wichers May 1, 2020

Water levels are dropping along the Red River, but the river is expected to be outside its banks into May, according to provincial reports. As of April 22, the Red River had crested at all points from Emerson to the floodway and was expected to crest shortly in Winnipeg. “This is good news,” said Infrastructure

USGS personnel measure flood overflow at a bridge on the Red River near Thompson, North Dakota on April 6 during the flood of 2006.

Local news, News, Other

Province says flood outlook remains weather dependent

FLOOD: Forecasters expect high water levels similar to last spring, barring major weather events

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 31, 2020

With rivers near Fargo and Grand Forks at flood stage, a significant inflow of water is expected in Manitoba soon, the province announced March 31. “Our outlook remains similar to the first outlook we released in late February and our focus continues to be on the Red River this spring,” said minister of infrastructure Ron

Ongoing flooding issues, such as this during the spring of 2011, have made an outlet channel a necessity.

News, Other

Land deals proceeding despite Lake St. Martin outlet channel pause

The Lake St. Martin outlet channels have hit delays, but the province says it will be business as usual for expropriation deals

By Alexis Stockford January 17, 2020

The Lake St. Martin outlet channel project may have hit hurdles, but the province says expropriation proceedings north of Lake Manitoba are going ahead as normal. The project, which promises two channels between Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin, and then on from Lake St. Martin to Lake Winnipeg, has been a longtime promise of

Country Crossroads, Other

Brandon’s Riverbank Discovery Centre redevelopment continues

Work to repair flood damage of 2011 and 2014 is long term but well underway

By Donna Gamache June 5, 2019

Brandon’s Riverbank Development Inc. is continuing its recovery efforts following the devastating floods of 2011 and 2014. The redevelopment is long term but is well underway, in conjunction with the Assiniboine River Corridor Master Plan. There are numerous recovery undertakings, with the Riverbank Discovery Centre as the “North Hub” of the plan. The Corridor Master

Other, Our History

‘Hoop and Holler’ floods farmland

Our History: May 2011

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 22, 2019

The front page of our May 19, 2011 issue reminds of how different springs can be in Manitoba. It featured an aerial photo of the controlled release on the Hoop and Holler bend on the Assiniboine River near Portage la Prairie. The water was released onto neighbouring farmland to reduce pressure on riverbank properties farther

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

Local news, Other, Weather

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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Souris River study team seeks public input

Water engineers need to hear adjacent landowners’ particulars on how the river’s flows affect them

By Lorraine Stevenson October 30, 2018

A team of researchers is seeking input from landowners along the Souris River about the condition of the Souris River and how its flows are affecting them. The responses will help the International Souris River Study Board, which has posted an online questionnaire, as it reviews the operating rules and eventually makes recommendations that best

Daily Network News

Feed grains: Australia looking at another large barley export program

Lending policy still focused on primary producers: FCC

Brazil to reap record soy crop in 2025/2026, increase exports

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