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Summer flood bulletin #13

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Province of Manitoba –The Manitoba government advises a provincial state of emergency remains in place along the lower Assiniboine River from Portage la Prairie to Winnipeg to allow for preparations for high water flows. The Assiniboine River is cresting today at the Portage Diversion. Work to prepare for the high flows on the lower Assiniboine
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Summer flood bulletin #12

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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
A flooded farm in southern Manitoba in 2011.
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Manitoba government declares a state of emergency to fight flood

Ottawa is sending troops as rising Assiniboine threatens Portage east

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The Manitoba government declared a provincial state of emergency at noon today to battle flooding along the Assiniboine River. River levels east of Portage la Prairie are expected to be as high or higher than the historic 2011 flood. This morning Premier Greg Selinger asked the federal government to send in Canadian Forces to help
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Provincial state of emergency declared

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Province of Manitoba – The Manitoba government is declaring a provincial state of emergency to take effect at noon today; requesting Canadian Forces support; and establishing a unified command centre near Portage la Prairie to assist with liaison efforts with the affected communities, Premier Greg Selinger announced today. This will allow emergency work to reinforce
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Summer flood bulletin #6

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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

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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

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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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Flooded Lake Manitoba landowners still seeking additional compensation

Landowners along the Portage Diversion and around Lake Manitoba continue to pursue legal action 
against the province, but the process is a slow one

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It’s been more than a year since a group of farmers, residents and business owners launched a $260-million lawsuit against the provincial government and three years since the 2011 flood that sparked it. Yet, those who believe the operation of the Portage Diversion resulted in the flooding of their lands have yet to see legal
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Flood bulletin #27: May 5

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Province of Manitoba media bulletinWarnings and Advisories Flood warnings are in place for all points along the Carrot River due to high flows and the potential for ice jams, and the Assiniboine River from the Shellmouth Dam to Brandon, due to high flows. A flood watch is in place for: – the Saskatchewan River at
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Manitoba flood bulletin #6: April 17, 2014

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Province of Manitoba media bulletin Summary Temperatures are forecast to rise through the Red River Valley in Manitoba over the next few days, with five to 15 millimetres of precipitation over Friday and Saturday. The crest of the Red River is now predicted to reach Emerson Friday or Saturday with a flow rate of approximately

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