Just as spring is around the corner, representatives from the federal and provincial governments gathered in Winnipeg to learn more about the efficiency of the recently completed Red River Floodway Expansion Project.
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises the Red River Floodway gates will be raised at 6 p.m. today.
On February 28, 2011, at about 11pm, Oakbank RCMP were dispatched to the scene of a two vehicle collision on Highway 15, east of the floodway.
Manitoba Water Stewardship reports the present weather system produced 10 to 15 millimetres (0.4 to 0.6 inches) of rain in many areas of western Manitoba yesterday.
Manitoba Water Stewardship advises the Red River Floodway gates will be further raised starting at 6 p.m. on June 2 to divert additional flows into the floodway channel.
Manitoba Water Stewardship advises the Red River Floodway gates will be operated late this afternoon, to move water into the diversion system and help control levels of the Red River in Winnipeg as a result of heavy rainfall.
Manitoba Water Stewardship advises the gates to the Red River Floodway were lowered at approximately 9:30am yesterday, as there is no longer a need to redirect water from the Red River into the diversion system.
