Sandbagging Efforts Underway, State of Emergency Called in Flood-Hit Manitoba Town

Kinew visits flooded Manitoba communities, promises additional help - Winnipeg

At least two highways were cut to relieve pressure as the Swan Valley and other western Manitoba communities continue to deal with intense flooding from weekend storms.

Family-run Swan River, Man., business closes for 'foreseeable future' due to flooding

After 45 years, a steel manufacturing business in Swan River, Man., is closing its doors for the "foreseeable future" after devastating flooding swept through the community Monday.

Rural Manitoba communities without power and clean water after...

Residents in western Manitoba have been without power and clean drinking water after heavy rain on Sunday night caused severe flooding in several rural communities. Roads in the region have been washed away and communications in the area has been unreliable. A local state of emergency has been declared for the town of Swan River and the neighbouring municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman. As Vasilios Bellos reports, there are concerns more storms cou…

Sandbagging efforts underway as state of emergency called in flood-hit Manitoba town

Manitoba town of Swan River declares state of emergency due to flooding

Situation poses a risk to public safety, critical infrastructure and private property, officials say

Sandbagging efforts underway, state of emergency called in flood-hit Manitoba town

A town in western Manitoba has declared a state of emergency after overland flooding crept into the community.