5 Results for Lake Winnipeg

The Manitoba government is calling on the federal government to do its part to ensure the timely completion of the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels. “We will not allow the delays of the past to be repeated,” said Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister.  “The costs and consequences of…

Two engineering firms have been awarded the contracts for engineering design and construction oversight for the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project. “The Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project is vital to protect Manitobans who have sacrificed so much because of flooding,” said Infrastructure…

The governments of Canada and Manitoba will cost share up to $540 million in new flood management infrastructure for the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin outlet channels. The Government of Canada will provide $247.5 million for the project and Manitoba will provide matching funds in the amount of $247.5…

An all-weather road linking Berens River with the Bloodvein First Nation and the provincial highway network is now in service. “The opening of this road represents a transformational change for the people who call Berens River home,” said Ron Schuler, Minister of Infrastructure. “Having a permanent road that connects the…

The City of Winnipeg needs to find $1.2 billion for upgrades to its sewage treatment facilities. In order to fund Provincially-mandated upgrades, the City's Public Service has recommended an increase in the sewer rate of $.13 per cubic metre, and an increase to the Block 1 water rate of one cent per…