Winnipeg, MB – In a news release issued on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, the Province of Manitoba forecasted that, with favourable weather, slightly less than 2009 flood levels on the Red River could be expected. With unfavourable weather and with the use of the floodway, water levels at the James Avenue gauge could reach 20.5 feet.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg has been in contract negotiations with Amalgamated Transit Union 1505 (ATU 1505) since January 4, 2019. On Thursday, March 21, 2019 the City presented a fair proposal to ATU 1505. While the City does not intend to bargain in public, we are confident that we have presented a fair offer for taxpayers and the union.

Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to two fires on Maryland Street this morning.

At 11:19 a.m. a report was received from Winnipeg Police Service members regarding a fire in a garage in the 400 block of Maryland Street. WFPS crews arrived on scene and quickly knocked down the fire, declaring it under control at 11:35 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – Today, members of the community celebrated the grand opening of the City of Winnipeg’s new indoor splash pad at the renovated Seven Oaks Pool (444 Adsum Dr.).

Winnipeg, MB – At 11:15 a.m. on March 26, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports that a vehicle hit a commercial building in the 1500 block of Pembina Highway, subsequently setting the building on fire. Once on scene, crews were met with heavy smoke and flames. An exterior, defensive attack was launched. Once the bulk of the flames were knocked down, they were able to transition to an interior, offensive attack to gain control of the fire.

Battery Street Fire

Winnipeg, MB - Renovations to the Seven Oaks Pool (444 Adsum Dr.) are nearing completion and registration for spring and summer swimming lessons will be accepted beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26.

Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to two unrelated fires in the 1000 block of Powers Street this morning.

At 9:16 a.m., a report was received regarding a fire in a suite in a side-by-side residential building. Upon arrival, crews found a working fire which had originated in the clothes dryer. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 9:37 a.m.

Occupants of the home had self-evacuated prior to WFPS crews’ arrival. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB - Registration is open for Prairie Planting Workshops at the Living Prairie Museum. Instructor John Morgan, prairie ecologist and restoration expert, will help you increase biodiversity in your back yard. Find out how prairie species can be included in your landscape designs, and why using native plant material is important for conservation. The workshops guide participants through site preparation, seed germination, and planting for flower beds or larger prairie restorations.

Winnipeg, MB - At approximately 4:01 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a one and a half storey home in the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue West.

Once on scene, crews found a fire in the basement. An interior offensive attack was launched and the fire was quickly knocked down.

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.