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Manitoba: Province advises forest-fire fighting efforts in the North are progressing well(0)
Cranberry Portage MB–Manitoba Conservation advises the fire near Cranberry Portage experienced high temperatures (30 C), low humidity and high winds yesterday.
This caused some flare-ups on this fire yesterday. Fire crews managed to contain these flare-ups with the use of helicopter water bucketing and water bombers. Crews continue to make good progress with the construction [...]
Manitoba: Flood forecast for Assiniboine River Valley escalates due to heavy rains yesterday
Winnipeg MB–Manitoba Water Stewardship advises it has raised forecasts for the Assiniboine River valley, from Shellmouth to Brandon, due to recent heavy rains in eastern Saskatchewan that produced 50 to 75 millimetres (two to three inches) of rain in the Yorkton area yesterday. The department also advises that a flood warning continues for the Assiniboine [...]
Manitoba: AVL upgrades to province’s ambulance fleet
Winnipeg MB–All ambulances in the provincial fleet are being fitted with automated vehicle location (AVL) units, a $550,000 investment to improve central dispatching, support timely patient care and ensure the safe operation and maintenance of these vehicles, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced today.
“Every minute counts in an EMS response and these new AVL units will [...]
Manitoba: Day camps for children with FASD launch at four sites across the province
Winnipeg MB–New respite day camps called Stepping Out on Saturdays – Manitoba (S.O.S. Manitoba) will open their doors to children and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in four communities across the province, Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors Minister Jim Rondeau and Family Services and Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh announced today.
“Manitoba is [...]
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