As the season of flood concern draws closer, forecasters responsible for watching water levels in Manitoba are starting this season in a new office with state-of-the-art equipment. It’s an improvement brought forward based on lessons learned in 2011.
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When life gives you winter, make winter fun. That seems to be the attitude of the folks in Winnipeg who convert the Assiniboine and Red Rivers into frozen skating trails when the ice becomes safe enough. Maybe it’s an idea for the Souris River too.
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Roads and towns around Devils Lake have been under siege the rising lake for more than a decade. The Winnipeg Free Press takes a look back at the story of the rising water and the fight over where to put it.
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The province of Manitoba is upping their building code requirements to improve the efficiency of homes and other buildings. The changes are believed to improve building efficiency by 20% without significant additional building costs.
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The goal is to improve the quality of life for Winnipeg residents. The method: give residents infrastructure than encourage them to be more active. Get the full story from the Winnipeg Press.
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Flood forecasting is tricky business, and farmers in Manitoba will pay the price for a missed forecast this year. Get the full story on the unanticipated larger flows into the upper Assiniboine river from the Winnipeg Free Press.
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In 2014, Winnipeg residents diverted record amounts of recyclable material away from their permanent landfill. The revised recycling program that implemented separate bins for trash and recyclables is now two years old and the investment is paying off.
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As opposed to the U.S.’s federal flood insurance, this is a private company stepping into the game. Flood prone residents near Winnipeg are skeptical they’ll qualify, but it’s an encouraging trend in the world of flood insurance none the less.
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It didn’t happen in North Dakota, but it’s definitely a North Dakota story. Apparently, ‘Lucky’ just wanted to say hello, and he would have made himself at home if the homeowner hadn’t stopped him at the door. Get the details from the Winnipeg Press. Image: ‘Lucky’ the bison visits the front door of a nearby ranch
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We’ve been featuring a few of these stories because it seems like in Canada park districts are getting more creative with their winter recreation activities. Here’s another story about a river based skating trail for those looking for some exercise and a dose of nature.
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You’ve seen the headlines about the crazy mom or dad who starts a fight or the friendly competition that evolves to a brawl. Incidents like this aren’t new, but are they becoming more prevalent? Is there anything we can do? A forum in Winnipeg will be asking a lot of those questions.
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The State of Minnesota has formally joined a group that is working towards improving the water quality in Lake Winnipeg. It’s an issue for Minot and North Dakota also as the Souris River also ends up in North of the border.
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The park on the Canadian side of one of North Dakota’s most picturesque areas is about to grow by approximately 2,000 acres. If you haven’t been to the Pembina River and surrounding area, here’s another reason to put it on your list.
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If life gives you winter, maybe you should make do with winter recreation. And that’s exactly what Winnipeg is doing with this creative outdoor recreation idea.
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Manitoba officials are keeping a close eye on flow rates of the Assiniboine, Qu’Appelle, and Souris rivers this fall, and all are currently running above historic averages. It’s too early for a detailed forecast, but water officials are warning municipal officials to be prepared.
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The $245 million (canadian dollars) plan would replace existing dikes that are as much as a hundred years old and protect to flows up to 23,000 CFS. The article also outlines other flood protection projects being explored by the province.
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