Thin Ice Advisory

WINNIPEG - March 24, 2011 - The Winnipeg Police Service would like to advise all members of the public that recent warm temperatures have made Winnipeg's frozen waterways extremely hazardous. More...

City prepares sandbags for use in weeks ahead
Over 350,000 sandbags stockpiled; production continues

WINNIPEG - March 9, 2011 - With warmer temperatures on the way, the City of Winnipeg is steadily increasing the rate of production of sandbags needed to protect properties from spring flooding. More...

Flood Update – February 24, 2011

WINNIPEG - February 24, 2011 - Based on today's Provincial flood forecast, there are no changes to our flood protection activities. More...

City Council Approves Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Application forms now available

WINNIPEG - February 23, 2011 - On Wednesday, February 23, 2011, City Council unanimously approved the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. Residents can find the application form, complete eligibility criteria, and other program details by phoning 311 or by visiting http://winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/. More...

City provides information, criteria for basement flood protection subsidy program
Subject to approval, program will subsidize 60 per cent of eligible cost of approved installations

WINNIPEG - January 27, 2011 - Details of the proposed City of Winnipeg Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program are now available online at winnipeg.ca. The cost-sharing program was announced on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, by Premier Greg Selinger and Mayor Sam Katz. More...

City preparing for anticipated spring flood
Work underway to protect against predicted high river levels

WINNIPEG - January 25, 2011 - The first flood forecast for spring 2011 issued by the Province yesterday indicates that river levels in Winnipeg could reach 25.0 feet James Avenue Datum. River levels reached 24.5 feet James Avenue in 1997 and 22.6 feet James Avenue in 2009. More...