Winnipeg, MB - With the normal spring rise in the river level, the Assiniboine River walk from the Osborne Bridge to the Main Street Bridge is temporarily closed to pedestrian traffic. Barricades have been installed indicating the walkway is closed.

Light standards along the Assiniboine River walk have also been temporarily removed in order to prevent potential damage from river ice during the spring break-up. The public is reminded there will be no lighting along the walk during evening/night.

Winnipeg, MB - The City is currently reviewing how athletic fields are allocated and maintained and is looking for Winnipeggers' feedback. The aim of the City's Athletic Field Review is to ensure City athletic fields are well maintained, fairly shared and used to the fullest extent possible and public input is an important part of the process.

Winnipeg, MB - In a news release yesterday, the Province of Manitoba advised that there is a risk of major spring flooding on the Red River main stem. The ice-induced peak at James Avenue is estimated to be between 5.6 metres (18.5 feet) to 6.7 metres (22.0 feet) and is expected to occur later this spring.

As of 10:28 a.m., on Tuesday, February 28, the river level at James Avenue was 2.4 metres (7.77 feet).

Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg's Annual Snow Route Parking Ban has been lifted effective 7:01 a.m., today, Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

The ban prohibited parking between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on all designated snow routes.

No other winter parking bans are in place at this time.

Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeggers are invited to attend information sessions for the upcoming construction of the Southwest Rapid Transitway (Stage 2) and Parker Storm Retention Basin projects.

Winnipeg, MB. - In his third State of the City address, Mayor Brian Bowman emphasized the importance of building Winnipeg for the future, preparing the City for strong population and economic growth, and announced new steps to reduce red tape including a new partnership with the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce to help streamline and improve the City’s permitting process.

Winnipeg, MB. - Investing in modern, safe and efficient roadways is critical to connecting communities, helping businesses efficiently move their goods, and building a strong economic future for all Canadians.

Winnipeg, MB. - Winnipeggers are invited to participate in developing an improvement strategy for the Transcona Cemetery.

The City of Winnipeg is currently looking at developing a strategy for improving the Transcona Cemetery in consultation with the public and stakeholders to ensure the cemetery continues to meet the needs of the community. A draft plan will be developed for improvements to the grounds, and will include a plan to return the chapel to use.

Winnipeg, MB. - To honour Canada and celebrate our country's 150th birthday, Mayor Brian Bowman is encouraging all Winnipeggers to do three things for Canada as part of the 3 Things for Canada initiative.

Winnipeg, MB. - A motion coming forward to Council tomorrow that calls on the Province of Manitoba to commit to a formal commission of inquiry needs to maintain independence from City administration and legal staff Mayor Brian Bowman said today.