Parts of Prairies see one-third of normal rain in June
The Western Producer Drought was a mixed bag for Prairie producers, with not much room for improvement promised by the July forecasts. Precipitation levels were highly variable last month with […]
Manitoba government invests $19.7M in Oak Lake Dam rehabilitation project
Water Canada The Manitoba government is investing $19.7 million to rehabilitate Oak Lake Dam, a critical piece of water infrastructure in southwestern Manitoba, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced. […]
Recent rain offers some hope for Prairie forages
The Western Producer It may have been spotty in parts, but forage producers across the Prairies received much-needed rainfall late last month to help ailing hay stands. How much good […]
Morden Wastewater facility project update
Water Canada After several years of challenges and perseverance, the City of Morden is pleased to share that they have identified a clear path forward for the new wastewater treatment […]
Return of Tataskweyak wildfire evacuees on hold for at least a week due to water treatment issues
CBC It could be at least another week before wildfire evacuees from a northern Manitoba First Nation are able to go home, leadership says. After lifting its evacuation order Monday, […]
Watershed group hopes ‘fast-tracking’ won’t let Sisson mine off the hook for environmental protections
CBC An environmental protection group in New Brunswick is hoping piqued interest in critical mineral projects will lead to higher, not lower, standards for developments such as the proposed Sisson […]
Pilot project uses nanobubble technology to battle algae blooms in Manitoba lake
CBC After years of trying everything from aerators to chemical treatments, a southwestern Manitoba lake plagued by stubborn algae is testing a new solution bubbles too small to see. Betty […]
Dry weather forces Prairie producers to begin drought watch
The Western Producer Wild fires across northern regions of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have forced thousands of people to evacuate. While it’s a bit early to cry wolf, the lack of […]
Petition calling to allow motorized boats on Clear Lake garners thousands of signatures
CTV News A petition calling on Riding Mountain National Park to allow motorized watercraft on Clear Lake this summer has garnered more than 2,000 signatures. The petition, which is available […]
Overland flood watch issued for southwestern Manitoba starting Wednesday
CBC Residents in southwestern Manitoba are being warned to brace for overland flooding, as heavy rainfall is expected to hit the area between Wednesday and Friday. The province issued an […]