Lake Winnipeg

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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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
• Strong winds expected for south shores of Lake Manitoba, Lake Winnipeg Sunday

  People near the south shores of Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba are being told to brace for strong winds that could batter the area Sunday.

  Weather

  Nov 20, 2021
• Manitoba needs above-average snowfall to balance out effects of summer drought: minister

  Infrastructure minister Ron Schuler said next spring and summer are going to be very troublesome without a good dumping of the white stuff this winter.

  Environment

  Nov 2, 2021
• Shores of Manitoba lakes could be walloped by high winds, forecast says

  High winds are blasting parts of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg, according to Manitoba Infrastructure's Hydrologic Forecast Centre.

  Weather

  Oct 19, 2021
• Feds, province team up for work on improving quality of Lake Winnipeg

  Building on a previous 10-year federal/provincial agreement, officials signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding Thursday to help improve Lake Winnipeg's water quality.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2021
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• More fire restrictions in Manitoba as wildfire situation worsens

  130 fires are burning in Manitoba, according to the province's latest report.

  Weather

  Jul 19, 2021
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• Manitoba officials say burn ban not necessary despite extreme heat

  According to Manitoba Wildfire Services, there are 17 wildfires burning across the province right now — 13 being actively fought.

  Weather

  Jul 3, 2021