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The 100th meridian may not mark the start of the Prairies much longer
It has been hot and dry across much of the region, but there’s variation within that trend
The provincial efforts aim to recognize individuals who preserve provincial heritage
Participating landowners can still pasture livestock, produce hay, cut firewood and hunt, but they can’t burn, break or drain the land
Farmers and residents around Lake Manitoba say flood mitigation is needed immediately and the province says it’s on its way
Lake Manitoba flooding might have occurred without the use of the Portage Diversion, according to the authors of a report on the 2011 flood
Those looking for a clear answer on what caused flooding around Lake Manitoba in 2011 won’t find it in the newly released Manitoba 2011 Flood Review. Completed in conjunction with a regulation review of Lake St. Martin and Lake Manitoba, the report makes 126 recommendations, including the construction of a second permanent outlet structure forDry soil and low river and lake levels will help — but a quick melt and more precipitation are the big worries now
The provincial government says flooding shouldn’t be as bad as in 2011, but in many areas it may come down to the effectiveness of its ice-breaking efforts. “We could be into a very rapid melt during which that American water, or water in our tributaries, could meet up against solid ice,” said Steve Topping, director
