News - Amphibex

The Manitoba government will begin its annual ice cutting program this week on the Red River from Selkirk to Netley Marsh to reduce the potential impacts of ice-jam related flooding. The ice cutting and breaking work will start on Feb. 20 and is expected to be completed on March 15.

The Manitoba government’s yearly ice-cutting program will begin next week on the Red River to reduce the potential impacts for ice-jam flooding.

The Manitoba government’s annual ice cutting has begun this weekend on the Red River to reduce the potential for ice jam-related flooding.

The province has announced that it will begin its annual ice cutting this week on the Red River to reduce the potential for ice-jam flooding.

Manitoba Infrastructure is urging people to be careful while venturing onto all rivers and streams in the province at this time of year, as temperature fluctuations could result in ice that is thinner than expected.

Manitoba Sustainable Development advises the Caddy Lake boat launch will be temporarily closed on weekdays for the next two weeks to allow the Amphibex to work in the area.