Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two house fires overnight.

Sherburn Street Fire

At 9:10 p.m. on November 19, 2021, the WFPS responded to a report of a fire in a two-and-a-half-storey, single-family home in the 500 block of Sherburn Street.

When crews arrived, they encountered smoke and flames coming from the house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 9:43 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – As temperatures drop and ice begins to form, Winnipeg first responders remind residents to use extreme caution around all Winnipeg waterways, including drainage ditches, culverts, streams, creeks, retention ponds, and rivers.

Ice surfaces are thin and fragile and falling into ice-cold water can be deadly. Parents and teachers are urged to speak to children and students about the dangers of waterways. Dog owners should keep dogs on leashes around the ice to prevent them from chasing geese onto thin ice.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is asking residents to provide feedback on their experiences with the Enhanced Summer Bike Route Program through an online survey.

Winnipeg, MB – Residents are once again invited to provide input on the Transportation Master Plan 2050 project, which will set the course for transportation planning in the city for the next 30 years.

The second phase of public engagement opens today and will run through mid-December. It builds upon information gathered in Phase 1, which asked Winnipeggers how they get around, where they are going, and what challenges they face when moving around the city.

Jets fans attending tonight’s game should allow additional travel time

Winnipeg, MB – Southbound Donald Street is completely closed from Portage Avenue past the overhead skywalk located immediately south of the intersection to facilitate assessment/repairs being made to the skywalk, which was damaged due to a motor vehicle collision.

Winnipeg, MB – The Extended Snow Route Parking Ban that was put into effect at 12 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 has now been lifted. No other winter parking bans are in place at this time. We thank all residents for their cooperation.

Crews will continue to address trouble spots and areas prone to drifting snow throughout the city. Sidewalk clearing is still in progress; it’s anticipated that crews will complete clearing of Priority 2 sidewalks and active transportation paths today, and will begin clearing residential sidewalks this evening.

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:13 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, two-and-a-half-storey duplex in the 100 block of Langside Street.

When crews arrived on-scene, they encountered heavy smoke coming from the building. They launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 5:05 p.m.

A search of the building was completed and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – At 10:41 a.m., on Saturday, November 13, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a gas leak at a vacant bungalow in the 100 block of Dobrinsky Drive.

When crews arrived on-scene, the smell of natural gas was detected outside the building.

Crews took a number of precautions to ensure the safety of residents. Traffic was closed in both directions, hose lines were deployed, and occupants of seven houses were notified and temporarily evacuated.

Winnipeg, MB – At 3:26 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a single-storey apartment complex in the 200 block of Templeton Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke in the building and launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 3:42 p.m. Occupants of the building were temporarily evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported.

Extended Snow Route Parking Ban starting tonight at midnight; 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 Saturday, November 13, 2021.

The Extended Snow Route Parking Ban prohibits parking on snow routes between midnight and 7 a.m.