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Property owners affected by Lake Manitoba flooding appeal for public support. photo: Sandi Knight

New outlets could begin operating prior to completion

Farmers and residents around Lake Manitoba say flood mitigation is needed immediately  and the province says it’s on its way

By Shannon VanRaes July 24, 2014

Construction of a second Lake Manitoba outlet to ease flooding for landowners around the lake could begin in less than two years, Manitoba’s minister of emergency measures said last week. “If we see things move ahead fairly smoothly, you could see construction as early as 2016,” said Steve Ashton, who is also Manitoba’s minister of

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Summer flood bulletin #23

By Province of Manitoba July 17, 2014

Assiniboine River – Portage Diversion Flows on the Assiniboine River at the Portage Diversion crested at 3:15 a.m. on July 15 at a flow of 51,480 cubic feet per second (cfs), slightly lower than the earlier summer crest. Flows are expected to decline slowly. This morning, flows on the Assiniboine River into the Portage Reservoir

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Summer flood bulletin #22

By Province of Manitoba July 16, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Assiniboine River – Portage Diversion There have been 500 members of the Canadian Armed Forces, more than 400 staff from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, 100 staff from other government departments and 120 Manitoba Hydro staff supporting flood-fighting efforts at the Hoop and Holler Bend and along the Portage Diversion, as well

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Summer flood bulletin #20

By Province of Manitoba July 14, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Disaster Financial Assistance The Manitoba government advises that a disaster financial assistance program is in place for this year’s summer flood. The Manitoba government will provide flood-fighting municipalities with advanced disaster financial assistance funding to help with current financial demands. Application forms and further details about the program are available online

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Summer flood bulletin #15

By Province of Manitoba July 10, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Portage Diversion Flows on the first crest on the Assiniboine River at the Portage Reservoir crested at midnight last night at 52,100 cubic feet per second (cfs). Flows on the Portage Diversion are approximately 34,100 cfs and flow on the Assiniboine River immediately downstream of the diversion is 18,000 cfs. The

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Summer flood bulletin #12

By Province of Manitoba July 8, 2014

Province of Manitoba – A provincial state of emergency declared by the Manitoba government remains in place along the lower Assiniboine River from Portage la Prairie to Winnipeg to allow for preparations for high water flows expected to be at 2011 levels plus one foot. The Assiniboine River crest is expected to arrive at the

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Summer flood bulletin #7

By Province of Manitoba July 3, 2014

Province of Manitoba – The Manitoba government advises water levels on many rivers, creeks and streams in the Parkland, Interlake and southwest areas of the province continue to rise due to record rainfall across much of southern Manitoba, resulting in significant overland flooding. Situation Update Approximately 565 people have evacuated their homes and communities due

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Summer flood bulletin #6

By Province of Manitoba July 2, 2014

Province of Manitoba – The Manitoba government advises water levels on many rivers, creeks and streams in the Parkland, Interlake and southwest areas of the province continue to rise due to record weekend rainfall across much of southern Manitoba, resulting in significant overland flooding. Record high flows are reported on several streams and tributaries as

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Summer flood bulletin #5

By Province of Manitoba July 2, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises that weekend rainfall across much of southern Manitoba has resulted in flooding and record flow levels on 13 southern Manitoba rivers and streams, washed-out roads and some localized evacuations. Significant overland flooding is occurring in the Parklands and southwest regions of Manitoba. High flows are reported

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Summer flood bulletin #4

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 30, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises that weekend rainfall across much of southern Manitoba has resulted in flooding and record flow levels on 13 southern Manitoba rivers and streams, washed-out roads and some localized evacuations. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for a high to severe wind warning for Lake Manitoba, the South Basin of

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