Red River

• Salvage operation pulls vehicles from Red River near Selkirk

  An unexpected find triggered an initiative Monday in which several vehicles were pulled from the river, primarily out of environmental concerns.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2025
  
• Winnipeg first responders successfully rescue person from Red River Thursday night

  WFPS crews were called to a scene near the Redwood Bridge just before 10:15 p.m., where they found the person in the water, and were able to bring them to shore safely via boat.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2025
  
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• City of Winnipeg completes temporary sewer repairs, says water usage can go back to normal

  'It’s expected the bypass system will be in place until the river crossing pipes that failed can be replaced,' Winnipeg said, adding sewage flow into the Red River has stopped.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2024
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• Work on bypass system continues, risk of more sewage spill in Winnipeg remains

  The Red River is seeing a continuing spill of sewage by the Fort Garry Bridge. The city says work on the bypass system is underway.

  Environment

  Feb 22, 2024
• Winnipeg grapples with sewage spill into Red River, urges water conservation amid repairs

  Since the failure of two sewer pipes in the city's south end in early February, millions of litres of raw sewage has spilled into the red river near the Fort Garry Bridge.

  Environment

  Feb 21, 2024
• Sewage spill into Winnipeg’s Red River caused by significant pipe leak, city email reads

  Winnipeg's Red River has had millions of litres of sewage waste seep into it since a pipe leak was discovered on Feb. 7. Work is being done to contain it, says the city.

  Environment

  Feb 14, 2024
• Winnipeg first responders remind residents to be careful around thin ice

  As the weather starts to warm up again, first responders caution against going on, or near, the ice. Even when it looks like it's ready to enjoy, it may not be, they said.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2023
• One person in critical condition after Red River water rescue

  One person is in critical condition after being rescued from the Red River Tuesday.

  Trending

  Dec 12, 2023
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• Sounds of migration as Manitoba geese travel to warmer climates

  Manitobans can once more look to the skies, this migration season, as geese make their way to warmer winter abodes, travelling across a migratory corridor.

  Environment

  Sep 19, 2023
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• Low water levels affect summer activities across Manitoba

  Lower-than-average water levels in rivers across Manitoba have posed problems for fishermen and people looking to do other water activities.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2023