Province Advises Road Access Restored Near Swan Valley Following June Flooding

MTI announced that road access has been restored to several provincial routes in the Parkland and Interlake Regions after heavy rains and flooding in June, with more than 50 roads damaged or washed out. The release notes that while some roads have reopened, others may still have reduced speed limits, single-lane traffic, temporary repairs, or ongoing…

The Manitoba government announced safety upgrades at Sturgeon Falls Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park following two drownings, including fencing to block access to slippery rock areas, updated warning signs, and the construction of fenced viewing areas. The trail will remain closed until these measures are installed, as the government reviews…

A Pimicikamak Cree Nation (Cross Lake) in northern Manitoba filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Manitoba Hydro, the province, and the federal government over a days-long power outage that caused water damage and displaced hundreds. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, a new secondary hydro line, emergency preparedness resources, and funding…