First responders urge caution due to thin ice conditions on waterways Crews perform water rescue today to save dog Winnipeg, MB – With temperatures dropping, residents are advised that thin ice conditions are present on Winnipeg waterways, including drainage ditches, culverts, streams, creeks, retention ponds, and rivers. Parents and teachers are urged to speak to
Construction UPDATE: The road construction has been completed for the 2019 year. Stage 1 (Grandmont to Rue des Trappistes) was completed and approximately half of Stage 2 (Rue des Trappistes to the ball field) is completed. The extremely wet September and October snowstorm affected the construction schedule and crews were not able to get the
Visit https://winnipeg.ca/PublicWorks/snow/FAQ/tree-removal-FAQ.stm… for the most up-to-date information on tree / branch removal in the City of Winnipeg. Crews continue to clear and remove downed trees and fallen branches city-wide, focusing efforts on priority locations where branches or trees are blocking streets. The City is employing contractors to assist in the efforts. It’s anticipated that the
River levels at the James Avenue gauge have begun to increase due to the recent precipitation. As of 5:00 pm (October 15th), the river level at the James Avenue gauge was 15.1 feet. A river crest of 16.3 feet is anticipated. No properties are at risk of river flooding at that level, however, there is
Winnipeg, MB –TheWinnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) invites all residents to mark Fire Prevention Week, October 6 to 12, by practicing fire escape plans at home, school, and at work. This year’s theme is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice your Escape.” Emergency situations can arise and change quickly; it’s important to
Mandatory taxi pre-payment pilot to start September 30 Passengers will be required to pay $10 deposit between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily during pilot Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is launching a pilot beginning September 30 to determine if mandatory pre-payment will reduce fare disputes in taxis. Between 8 p.m. and 6
How to Start a Neighbourhood Watch Group on your street and in your community.A Neighbourhood Watch group can help prevent crime in your neighborhood through awareness and closer relationships among neighbors.In order to set up a Neighborhood Watch, you need interested neighbors who are willing to keep an eye out and alert others of suspicious
Wyatt Dowling Insurance would like to invite you to our Fundraiser tomorrow afternoon. We are setting up a Lemonade stand at our River Park South location with the intent to raise money to send kids with Type 1 Diabetes to camp. When life gives you lemons, Wyatt Dowling makes Lemonade. Together let’s put a squeeze
TEMPORARY NO PARKING on RUE DES TRAPPISTE Rue des Trappistes is the detour route during Stage 1 construction of the Waverley Street Project. City of Winnipeg anticipates increased traffic volumes for a week as motorist access local businesses, from August 15-18. Several factors including, the narrowness of the street, no shoulders to accommodate street parking,
