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Ice cutting to begin on Red River, Man. soon to prevent spring floodingAmphibex machines and remote-controlled cutters will take to the Red River on Feb. 20 to start breaking up ice jams. It said the work should be wrapped up by March 15.WeatherFeb 20, 2024
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Manitoba’s annual ice-cutting program set to begin on Red River to mitigate spring floodsWork will begin on the Red River next week as Amphibex machines and remote-controlled cutters will start breaking up ice to help mitigate floods caused by ice jams.CanadaFeb 16, 2023
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Selkirk unleashes amphibex ice breakers in fight against spring floodingThe city of Selkirk is launching its amphibex ice cutting machines Monday afternoon to start cutting through the ice on the Red River north of Winnipeg.WeatherFeb 24, 2020
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Province eyes sale of Amphibex flood-fighting machinesThe Manitoba government is considering selling off its Amphibex ice-breaking machines that help prevent ice jams and floods on the Red River north of Winnipeg.Oct 7, 2019
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Ice-breakers out on north Red River in preparation of potential spring floodingIt's another sign spring is on its way. The province's ice-breakers are heading out on the north part of the Red River Wednesday in preparation for potential flooding.Feb 22, 2017
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Province revamps ice-breaking machines to help cut through riverThe provincial government has retrofitted four heavy-duty ice-breaking machines to help them cut through Red River ice north of Selkirk.Jan 15, 2016
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Manitoba ramps up for flood fight as snow, ice meltPreparations for the spring flood season in Manitoba are well underway as the province has thawed out over the past couple of weeks.Mar 20, 2015
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Ice-breakers start up on the Red RiverOn this blustery cold winter day, most Manitobans are not thinking about Spring. But the province's flood fighters are.Feb 17, 2015
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Ice-breakers going out on Red RiverSpring may seem like a long way away in frigid Manitoba, but ice-breakers are heading out on the Red River in preparation for potential flooding.WeatherFeb 17, 2015
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