Lake Winnipeg

• 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
• 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
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• ‘We’re just glad they’re okay’: Strangers jump into action to rescue children at Grand Beach

  Cynthia and Jason Cherewayko are thankful everyone is safe, after an afternoon at Grand Beach quickly turned into a life-threatening situation on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jun 1
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• Ice is thin, so stay off the water: Lifesaving Society Manitoba

  "We are getting melting everywhere, and even if it is not immediately obvious on the surface of the water."

  Canada

  Mar 8
• Manitoba RCMP, fishing guides issue warnings with lakes ‘busier than ever’

  The Manitoba RCMP and local fishing experts are stressing the importance of safety on the ice following an incident that left a couple dead overnight on the Red River.

  Environment

  Jan 31
• Level red in Manitoba? Let’s go to an ice fishing derby

  Ice fishing in Manitoba is quickly growing in popularity amid the pandemic as derbies in the Winnipeg area experience an uptick in registration for the season.

  Sports

  Jan 18
• Helicopter crew rescues two men on Lake Winnipeg after ice breaks away from mainland

  "It seemed like the [ice] chunk extended from Gimli to the south basin of Lake Winnipeg, with water surrounding all of it."

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2020
• Winnipeg could run out of room for sewage

  Winnipeg’s existing sewage system could be overrun with fecal matter if the city’s population increases by 90,000 within five to nine years.

  Environment

  Nov 7, 2020
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• Lake Winnipeg ‘aquahacking’ contest to announce winning proposal Tuesday

  A nine-month-long competition tasking young people on the prairies with solving environmental problems facing Lake Winnipeg is about to declare a winner.

  Environment

  Oct 20, 2020
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• High wind effect warning issued for south shores of Lake Manitoba, Lake Winnipeg

  Winds from the northwest are forecast to gust up to 70 km/h and wave action could raise water levels by five feet or more.

  Weather

  Sep 29, 2020