Red River Floodway

• Major risk of Red River flooding, Manitoba hydrologic forecast says

  Overall, weather conditions and the rate of melting will determine the severity — or not — of flooding in the province.

  Weather

  Mar 22, 2023
  
• Red River Floodway bridge construction done early, under budget

  Construction on the replacement bridge over Manitoba's Red River Floodway will come to an end ahead of schedule and roughly $15 million under budget.

  Economy

  Sep 26, 2022
  
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• Province to activate Red River Floodway amid deluge

  The Red River Floodway is expected to be activated Saturday as the province issues an overland flood warning.

  Weather

  Apr 23, 2022
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• Portage Diversion, Red River Floodway to be shut down as water recedes

  According to the province, officials believe use of the Portage Diversion and Red River Floodway can be discontinued for the time being.

  Weather

  Apr 14, 2022
• Manitoba communities along Red River keeping close eye on river levels, ice jams

  Communities north of the city along the Red River are keeping a close eye on the rising river levels and ice jams moving downstream.

  Environment

  Apr 7, 2022
• Province of Manitoba to activate Red River Floodway

  Flows on the lower Assiniboine River are expected to increase to 5,000 cubic feet per second in the next 24 to 48 hours.

  Weather

  Apr 6, 2022
• Manitoba issues flood watch for the Red River valley

  The province says the risk of lakes flooding remains low in most major Manitoba lakes.

  Environment

  Apr 4, 2022
• No need for floodway this year, say Manitoba officials

  According to Manitoba's hydrologic forecast centre, the Red River is rising about a foot a day with the current snowmelt, but officials say it will stay within its banks.

  Weather

  Mar 16, 2021
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• Manitoba releases first flood forecast, risk of major event low

  The risk of a major high water event in Manitoba appears to be low at this time, provincial officials said in its first spring-thaw outlook.

  Feb 26, 2021
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• Ski hill just outside of Winnipeg eyeing Boxing Day opening

  Ski hills were recently given the green light to open by the province, and while some are choosing to stay closed, others are planning to open up with restrictions in place.

  Health

  Dec 22, 2020