In Brandon, a phased return of evacuated residents will begin over the weekend. Businesses which had evacuated are expecting to reopen on Saturday.
Approximately 30 Manitoba Conservation staff have been deployed to the RM of Siglunes to assist with flood-fighting efforts on Lake Manitoba.
Due to slowly declining flows along the Assiniboine River, the controlled release channel at the Hoop and Holler Bend near Portage la Prairie is now permanently closed.
High winds and waves have pushed water ashore from Lake Manitoba in several south basin municipalities including Lakeview, Westbourne, Portage la Prairie, Woodlands and St. Laurent.
The dikes along the Assiniboine River and the Portage Diversion channel are stable and are being closely monitored.
The dikes along the Assiniboine River and the Portage Diversion channel are stable.
There is considerable activity to build sandbag dikes at cottages and residences around Lake Manitoba.
The controlled release point at the Hoop and Holler Bend on the Assiniboine River was closed at noon today.
Work to close the controlled release at the Hoop and Holler Bend on the Assiniboine River began at noon today.
Work is continuing to reinforce the dikes around the Portage Diversion to address concerns.
