Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two fires in the city.

Sage Creek Boulevard

At 9:47 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a commercial building in the 0-100 block of Sage Creek Boulevard.

When crews arrived on scene, smoke was coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 10:41 p.m.

Crews searched the building and confirmed there were no people inside. No injuries were reported.

COVID-19 Crisis Cash Flow Management Plan and federal funds allow City to reset Financial Stabilization Reserve as further challenges anticipated in 2021

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:24 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a multi-unit residence in the 100 block of Langside Street.

When crews arrived on scene, flames were coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, until deteriorating conditions forced crews to transition to a defensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 9:44 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 9:01 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a garage in the 600 block of Lansdowne Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered flames coming from the garage. Crews launched a defensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 9:37 p.m.

No injuries were reported. No damage estimates are available. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Winnipeg, MB – At 8:11 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey home in the 0-100 block of Colindale Cove.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the home. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 8:51 a.m.

No injuries were reported and no damage estimates are available.

Winnipeg, MB – The Extended Snow Route Parking Ban that was put into effect at 12 a.m., Friday, February 5 has now been lifted.

The Extended Snow Route Parking Ban is an extension of the Annual Snow Route Parking Ban, which is currently in effect daily from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. until March 1, 2021. We thank all residents for their cooperation.

For more information about winter parking bans and snow clearing and ice control activities, see winnipeg.ca/snow

Winnipeg, MB – “Earlier today, I wrote to the longstanding President of the United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg (UFFW), Alex Forrest, to express my concern regarding the lack of public communication from the UFFW regarding issues of systemic racism in the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) and the UFFW.

Winnipeg, MB – At 5:51 p.m. on February 4, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in an industrial shop in the 1400 block of Charleswood Road.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the structure. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 6:40 p.m. WFPS water tankers were used to shuttle water to the scene, as the fire was outside the City of Winnipeg water district.

Parking prohibited on snow routes between midnight and 7 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – In response to recent accumulations of snow and to facilitate snow clearing, an Extended Snow Route Parking Ban will be in effect starting tonight at 12 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021.

The Extended Snow Route Parking Ban extends the Annual Snow Route Parking Ban by two hours, prohibiting parking on snow routes between midnight and 7 a.m.

Snow routes are clearly marked with signs like these:

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Public Library will begin reopening all of its branches beginning March 1, 2021 for contactless holds pick-up service and returns, with the exception of the Cornish Library which is closed for renovations.

To support reopening the additional branches, the City is recalling approximately 77 temporary, part-time employees who were previously laid off due to COVID-19 closures.

In addition, hours of operations at the branches will be extended beginning March 1, and will vary by location.