Expert says climate change may be driving floods

Climate data suggests weather patterns are changing and flooding on the Assiniboine River may become more frequent, says John Pomeroy, director of the University of Saskatchewan’s Centre for Hydrology. It’s not just the three consecutive years of heavy spring rains that concern the professor, who is also a Canada research chair in water resources and

Scenery, History And Horticulture

If you’re interested in short day trips, try one in western Manitoba, north of Russell – a trip filled with scenery, history and horticulture. The scenery is provided by the valleys of the Assiniboine and Shell rivers. For a beautiful view of the Assiniboine Valley, the 1,300-metre-long Shellmouth Dam and the 65-km-long Lake of the


Water Woes Upstream Go Further Back

Apromise by Premier Greg Selinger to swiftly and fully compensate victims of man-made flooding near Portage la Prairie has farmers and ranchers near the Shellmouth Dam asking why they haven’t received the same treatment. “I wish the guys at Hoop and Holler a hell of a lot of luck,” said Cliff Trinder, who has 650

Municipalities Voice Concerns Over Shellmouth Dam Project

A provincial government plan to raise water levels on the Shellmouth Dam has drawn fire from neighbouring municipalities. Seven municipalities are demanding the Clean Envi ronment Commission investigate the proposal before it is allowed to go ahead. They say the project, if implemented, will cause extensive erosion, damage cottage developments and hurt local tourism. The


Compensation Plan Finalized

Landowners in the Assiniboine Valley affected by artificial flooding caused by operation of the Shellmouth Dam will be entitled to compensation under legislation and regulations announced Feb. 25 by Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick. “This legislation will provide fair compensation to landowners in the Assiniboine Valley if they are affected by artificial flooding caused by

Manitoba-Saskatchewan Flood Control Agreement Denounced

Farmers in the Assiniboine Valley say they feel sold down the river by a recent interprovincial flood control agreement. The pact between the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments allows a controversial drainage project at Fishing Lake, Sask., to proceed with a controlled flow to avoid flooding on the upper Assiniboine River. But Manitoba producers who live


Flood Assistance For The Assiniboine River Valley

The province is making more than $2.5 million in flood assistance available to Assiniboine Valley producers who experienced financial loss due to excessive flooding of agricultural land between the Shellmouth reservoir and Brandon in 2010, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) Minister Stan Struthers announced late last month. “Financial assistance is being extended to these

Another Dump Of Water Increases Flood Fears

As Manitoba prepares for possible flooding next spring, an additional flood risk looms from a lake drainage project in eastern Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan government is building an emergency channel to lower the level of Fishing Lake and alleviate the risk of flooding to nearby communities. Work on the project is scheduled to start Jan. 3.


Visit A Western Manitoba Park

If the general economy and price of gas are keeping you closer to home this summer, why not try camping in Manitoba? We have a large number of provincial parks, and the cost of camping is not prohibitive, especially since the government has eliminated park entry fees in our province this year. If you’re used