Lake Winnipeg

• Volunteers working to keep Lester Beach, Man. free of zebra mussels

  A group of volunteers in Lester Beach, Man. have been putting in a bit of muscle power to tackle the zebra mussel problem in Lake Winnipeg.

  Environment

  Aug 9
  
• Winnipeg student to confront algae blooms at international competition

  'By reducing high amounts of phosphorus ... we’re essentially able to reduce the growth of blue-green algae,' explains Manitoba student Baljot Rai of his winning science project.

  Environment

  May 24
  
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• Lake Winnipeg’s future worries Manitoba’s fishing industry after zebra mussel invasion

  Zebra mussels have made their way across Lake Winnipeg, raising fears about the impact of the invasive species on the health of the lake

  Environment

  May 10
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• Province announces more funding for Manitoba lake and watershed protection

  More funding is coming to protect Manitoba's lakes and watersheds, the province's enivronment and climate minister announced Monday.

  Environment

  Apr 17
• Low to moderate flood risk forecast in latest Manitoba flood outlook

  Manitoba's February spring flood outlook forecasts a moderate risk of flooding on the Assiniboine and Red rivers, as well as along the Fisher and Icelandic rivers.

  Environment

  Feb 28
• Winds on Manitoba lakes could raise water levels by 5 feet, warning says

  Areas affected by high winds on Monday include the south basin of Lake Manitoba, plus shorelines near Gimli and Victoria Beach on Lake Winnipeg.

  Weather

  Aug 29, 2022
• Manitoba warns lakefront residents about high winds Wednesday

  The province's hydrologic forecast centre said northwest wind gusts up to 55 km/h and wave action could raise water levels significantly -- by as much as five feet or more.

  Weather

  Jul 27, 2022
• Human remains found on Lake Winnipeg shore in Grand Marais area, RCMP say

  Manitoba RCMP say human remains were found by a kayaker on the shore of Lake Winnipeg Sunday in a spot accessible only by boat.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2022
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• Province warns of high wind effect, ice pileup along Manitoba lakes Friday

  Wave action could also temporarily rise water levels, the province says. 

  Weather

  May 19, 2022
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• Province: Wet winter needed to avoid troubling spring in Manitoba

  Manitoba's fall conditions report is a dire one, and the province's infrastructure minister says we could be in for real trouble this spring, if there's not enough precipitation.

  Weather

  Dec 17, 2021