It was great to be with @JeffWharton4MLA @WayneEwaskoMLA and @ShelleyHartESP this morning as our government announced reconstruction of the PTH 59 bridge over the Red River Floodway. For more information please click here bit.ly/3c0SVK3

Our government is pleased to announce a Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program for three separate high-water and weather related events that occurred earlier this year. For more information please click here. bit.ly/2RgyteN

Our government is proud to announce the release of the South Perimeter Highway Design Study, to guide safety improvements to PTH 100. bit.ly/3aYsJ2o

On tour at the dam near Rivers, MB and Lake Wahtopanah inspecting infrastructure. The current level at the Rivers Dam is almost 9 feet lower than the peak level observed back on July 1st.

Our government is pleased to announce construction of Ethan Boyer Way, a service road that will link Waverley Street to Brady Road. This will allow us to close the dangerous intersection on the South Perimeter and Brady Road. bit.ly/2XuRYUq

Our government is pleased to announce the transfer of over 14 kilometres of Old Highway 59 to the Rural Municipality of Ritchot.

After an onsite investigation, the Manitoba government has regained confidence in the structure of the dam at Rivers: twitter.com/MBGovNews/stat…

Thank you to Mayor Pat Skatch and Minnedosa Council for your leadership through these unprecedented times. I was able to join her to view the aftermath of the recent rains, and we were happy to see that the Minnedosa Dam held.

Mayor Todd Gill of the RM of Riverdale and myself being briefed by EMO staff on the status of the Rivers Dam. The spillway flow rate is steadily coming down after reaching record levels last week.

I joined Neepawa Mayor Blake McCutcheon and CAO Colleen Synchyshyn to view the collapsed dam along the Whitemud River. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the rains. @TownofNeepawa

As part of the Manitoba Restart Program, our government is creating jobs and investing $150 million to resurface more than 240 km of Highways 1, 23 and 59 South to ensure the safe and reliable flow of people and goods: news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html

We’ve issued a high water advisory on the Red River from Emerson to Winnipeg. Water levels are rising due to recent rain and will continue to rise with moderate precipitation forecast in the Red River basin over the next 4-6 days. Levels are expected to remain within bank.

Water levels at the dam at Rivers are declining on average 1-1.5 feet/day. In the past 24 hours, 15-30 mm rain was recorded in the Little Saskatchewan River basin, which will slow down the decline or increase levels slightly as it flows past and Rivers. twitter.com/MBGovNews/stat…

Manitoba Infrastructure crews are working in flood-affected areas to monitor water levels and inspect infrastructure on an ongoing basis. 11 standard emergency response trailers have been deployed to the Westman area with pumps, water tubes and other essential flood equipment.

We advise property owners to take precautions as water levels could rise significantly in a short time in these areas. Unless travel is necessary, the province requests individuals stay away from affected areas for everyone’s safety.