Manitoba has been pushing for international review of two proposed North Dakota dairy operations near the Red River. The province says those will add further nutrient loading risk to already-at-risk waterways.
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Manitoba flags U.S. mega-dairy plans for international review
Manitoba government worries two massive proposed dairy projects in North Dakota will add nutrient loading to an already at-risk Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba’s Red River Valley at major risk for flooding
Province's March flood outlook report cites U.S. storms as reason
Manitoba has significantly raised the risk of spring flooding in its Red River Valley, follow “recent precipitation events south of the border.” Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre on Wednesday projected a major risk of flooding on the Red River and low to moderate risk of flooding in most Manitoba basins in its March
Explore our history at St. Andrews-on-the-Red
The site features Western Canada’s oldest stone church that is still in use
Although snow still covers the ground, it’s time to start planning summer day trips. If you’re interested in Manitoba’s history and beautiful scenery, you might want to consider St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, commonly known as St. Andrew’s-on-the-Red, on the west side of the Red River. The parish was established by Reverend W. Cockran in 1828,
Flood risk on low side for Manitoba farmers
FORECAST | Latest winter precipitation is unknown variable, province says
Manitoba farmers in the Red River and Assiniboine River basins will see low to moderate risk of flooding the spring, according to the province’s most recent flood outlook. Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre released its outlook Feb. 28. The report also advised of a moderate flood risk in the Interlake region along the
The greatest fishing spot in Manitoba
Sometimes the best things in life are right under our noses
My friend Roald wanted to catch a catfish with his fly rod. I have fly-fished for decades, and the river had been fishing well, so took him out in mid-August. First cast, literally, he struck and landed a 36-inch catfish of about 22 pounds. Over the next three hours he landed eight more, all between
Flood warnings raised in Manitoba, southeastern Saskatchewan
Flows could reach 2009 levels in Manitoba
MarketsFarm — Spring flooding in Manitoba’s Red River Valley could approach levels last seen in 2009, the highest water level since 1997’s “Flood of the Century,” according to the latest update from the provincial Hydrologic Forecast Centre. The centre is monitoring a precipitation system forecast for the April 29-May 1 weekend that is expected to
Flooding in Manitoba hinges on coming spring melt
MarketsFarm — Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre (HFC) released an initial spring flood outlook report Friday citing the risk of moderate to major flooding in most the province’s southern basins. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk said the amount of flooding will depend on weather conditions from now until spring melt. The HFC advised that, while
South-central municipalities, cities fighting to keep water flowing
WORRIES | Struggling dairy farmers not out of water yet, but are being careful, digging new wells, says Dairy Farmers of Manitoba
The water co-op that supplies some water to houses, hospitals, businesses and farms in Morden, Winkler, Altona, Carman and many other south-central communities has been forced to install temporary water intakes in the Red River after water levels fell too low to reliably reach its system. “For us, our life is turned right upside down
Red River crests in lower predicted range
Water levels were dropping as of April 22, and PTH 75 remained open
Water levels are dropping along the Red River, but the river is expected to be outside its banks into May, according to provincial reports. As of April 22, the Red River had crested at all points from Emerson to the floodway and was expected to crest shortly in Winnipeg. “This is good news,” said Infrastructure
Flood risk high along the Red, lower elsewhere
No word yet on how the coronavirus pandemic might affect flood fighting
Cooler temperatures toward the end of March slowed spring melt, but risk of major flooding remains high along the Red River, according to a report from the United States National Weather Service. A March 19 report said cool temperatures over the following week would continue the gradual thaw, allowing snowmelt to slowly reach streams and
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