According to Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre (HFC) flooding of the Red River Valley should sit at or marginally above 2009 levels with normal to unfavorable weather in the coming weeks. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says there’s also still a moderate risk of flooding along the Assiniboine River. This is the second outlook of the year… Read More
Starting September 1, Manitoba truck drivers will require mandatory entry-level training (MELT). That being said, farmers will get a one-year deferral for new training to allow for additional consultations with the industry. The government says the extension was granted in order to determine an appropriate phase-in strategy that mitigates impacts on the 2019 farming season. “Our government… Read More
With spring just around the corner, the Manitoba Government has released its first report for the 2019 flood outlook. According to Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler, the risk of major spring flooding in the Red River Valley in 2019 is high. “Early forecasting data shows that we expect to see major flooding along the Red River, with both the Red River… Read More
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