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HogWatch calls for safer barns

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A watchdog group says a recent barn fire illustrates the need for safer barns. Approximately 3,500 hogs died June 8 when fire engulfed two barns last week near New Bothwell. Hespeler Hog Farms was also one of the operations affected by an outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) earlier this spring. HogWatch Manitoba says the
Weed-Bane herbicide, ‘harmless to humans’
Our History

Weed-Bane herbicide, ‘harmless to humans’

Our History: May 1948

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Naugatuck Weed-Bane advertised in our May 6, 1948 issue was said to be a 2,4-D formulation developed specifically for Canada’s colder climate, and harmless to grass, soil, animals and humans. We reported that flooding was causing serious damage along the Red and Assiniboine rivers, and that many homes had been flooded on low river land
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Local news

Province to upgrade emergency communications system

Unreliable FleetNet is 26 years old 
and at the end of its service life

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With sporadic flooding this spring and grassfire season just around the corner, one reeve in Manitoba says at least they know they won’t be handling emergencies much longer without proper communications systems. Provincial officials say they are finalizing a request for proposals to replace Manitoba’s now obsolete FleetNet public safety emergency communications system. “We are
Local news, Weather

Assiniboine River, Souris River to soon peak at Portage Reservoir

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 13

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Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding and tributary flows are beginning to subside across parts of southern Manitoba. Flows in the Assiniboine River are continuing to rise. Ice is still in place on northern rivers and tributaries. A high water advisory is in place for the Carrot River near
Local news, Weather

Flood watch in effect for Portage, flood warnings for all Souris River areas

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 11

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Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding and tributary flows are beginning to subside across parts of southern Manitoba. Flows in the Assiniboine River are continuing to rise. Ice is still in place on northern rivers and tributaries, while most rivers in southern Manitoba are ice free. As of this
Local news, Weather

Overland flooding, waterway flows beginning to subside

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 9

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Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding and tributary flows have started to subside across parts of southern Manitoba. Flows on waterways across the province are continuing to react to the run-off from the melt and water levels remain high on many waterways. Ice has moved out on some rivers
More than 100 volunteers came out to fill sandbags near Carman as flood waters rose April 2. Although the town is protected by a diversion, ice jams caused the Boyne River to spill its banks.
Local news, Weather

Ice-clogged culverts, ditches and tributaries latest flood headaches

Plugged drainage outlets have led to overland flooding, even if most major rivers have yet to spill their banks

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Multiple municipalities are fighting overland flooding, even as flood outlooks in many areas have decreased from initial projections. The problem is widespread, with five states of local emergency declared. Swan River declared an emergency when ice jamming caused the river to rise, threatening the town. The municipalities of Dufferin, Grey, La Broquerie and Two Borders
More than a hundred volunteers came out to fill sandbags near Carman as floodwaters rose April 2. Although the town is protected by a diversion, ice jams caused the Boyne River to spill its banks.
Local news, Weather

PHOTOS: Flood battle comes to areas of southern Manitoba

Town of Carman declares state of emergency, some local roads inaccessible

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The town of Carman was one of five areas declaring states of emergency over the weekend and local residents are currently battling flood waters from a swollen Boyne River due to ice jams. Other areas in southern Manitoba are under siege from overland flooding which has closed roads and in some cases, caused washouts.
Local news, Weather

Five states of emergency named due to local flooding

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 5

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Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding continues across much of southern Manitoba, often due to ice in the drainage network. Ice jam related flooding continues on some major rivers and smaller tributaries. Swan River has declared a state of local emergency as the river level increased due to an
Local news, Weather

Red River Floodway, Portage Diversion in operation, flood watches declared

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 3

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Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports the floodway gates were lifted at 10 a.m. this morning.  Water is now moving freely through the Red River Floodway control structure.  Flow in the channel is 4,061 cubic feet per second (cfs) (115 cubic metres per second [cms]). The water level at James Ave

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