Assiniboine River.
river in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Water levels are expected to peak in the Portage la Prairie area, and recovery efforts are underway in the Parkland region of Manitoba.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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A Portage Diversion project near Portage la Prairie is being considered as a flood protection option for the region.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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High water runoff from Madge Lake entered the Assiniboine River, contributing to the water levels in the Kamsack area.Some support1 report
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Dinsdale Park is situated on the north bank of the Assiniboine River.Some support1 report
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Elevated water levels at Shellmouth Dam led to a flood warning in the city of Brandon.Well supported13 reports
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Geographical facts confirm the locations of the Assiniboine River, Shellmouth Dam, and related regions in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Record flooding is currently impacting the village of Huberdeau, located in southern Manitoba, due to the overflow of the Shellmouth Dam and high levels in the Assiniboine River.Some support1 report
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High water levels and strong current are present in the Assiniboine River, which is being used for public safety announcements by the Winnipeg Police Service.Some support2 reports
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River rise in the Assiniboine threatens Virden's water supply, while Free Press and Sun collaborate on local updates.Some support2 reports
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Telecom failure due to severe weather complicates flood response efforts along the Assiniboine River.Some support1 report
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Jennifer Bone monitored rising water levels of the Assiniboine River near Brandon, noting the Oak River's flow into the Assiniboine.Some support5 reports
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In Saskatchewan, the Shellmouth Dam operations are being managed, affecting the flow of the Assiniboine River and downstream users.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Assiniboine River in Saskatchewan is swelling and spilling into farmlands and pastures.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Verwey, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers, is noted near the Assiniboine River in Manitoba.Some support1 report
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The city protected the Assiniboine River corridor through a new land designation.Some support1 report
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Assiniboine River water was diverted into Lake Manitoba on June 18, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The Assiniboine River was used for operations and settlements during the Pemmican War, where the North West Company fought for domination of the fur trade.Some support1 report
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Around Assiniboine River this week
News at the entities that move Assiniboine River most-
Manitoba StructuralMatt Wiebe is the current Justice Minister, and a commission operates within the province of Manitoba.Moves Assiniboine River
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Lake Manitoba StructuralA storm developed near Lake Manitoba on September 22, 2026.Moves Assiniboine River
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Winnipeg OperationalScott Gillingham proposes an urban blight strategy and campaigns for city revitalization in Winnipeg.Moves Assiniboine River
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Brandon OperationalBhavesh Patel advocates for city e-scooter bylaws in Brandon, Manitoba.Moves Assiniboine River
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Winnipeg Police Service Shared contextWinnipeg proposes a revamp of its crisis response system and a pathway to divert calls from police services.Moves Assiniboine River
Connections
The 18 strongest of 21, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Dinsdale Park Shared context
The park is physically situated on the north bank of the river.
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Manitoba Structural
Manitoba exercises jurisdiction and actively manages the Assiniboine River, which impacts the province's infrastructure and communities.
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Shellmouth Dam Structural
The dam is physically situated on the river and its operation directly controls the river's flow and water levels.
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Brandon Operational
The Assiniboine River's hydrological state directly influences the operational risk and emergency response within the city of Brandon.
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Lake Manitoba Structural
The Assiniboine River's water is diverted into Lake Manitoba, and the lake level dictates the flow through the diversion.
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North West Company Structural
The company utilized the river as a necessary base for its operations and settlements.
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Huberdeau Structural
The river's water levels are the direct cause of record flooding in the village.
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Virden Structural
The Assiniboine River's rising levels pose a threat to Virden's water supply, indicating a critical resource dependency.
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Madge Lake Structural
Madge Lake supplies the Assiniboine River via high water runoff.
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Jennifer Bone Operational
Jennifer Bone actively monitors the water levels and state of the Assiniboine River as part of her professional focus.
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Bell MTS Shared context
Bell MTS operates within the geographic and environmental context of the Assiniboine River basin, which influences its operations during critical events like floods.
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Winnipeg Operational
The city of Winnipeg operates in close functional proximity to the Assiniboine River, with the river's current state impacting the city's operational environment.
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Oak River Shared context
Oak River is a tributary that flows into the Assiniboine River.
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Winnipeg Police Service Shared context
The police service operates within the geographical and hydrological constraints imposed by the river's current state.
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Portage la Prairie Shared context
Portage la Prairie is geographically located near the Assiniboine River and is associated with a diversion project.
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Parkland Shared context
The Assiniboine River basin and Parkland region share environmental dynamics, specifically related to water levels.
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Saskatchewan Shared context
The Assiniboine River is geographically situated within the boundaries of Saskatchewan province, whose actions include causing floods.
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Red River Shared context
Assiniboine River physically flows into Red River.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
3 eventsJuly 2026
8 events- Water levels are expected to peak in the Portage la Prairie area, and recovery efforts are underway in the Parkland region of Manitoba.
- Due to the river overflowing its banks, an emergency declaration is necessitated in the region of Manitoba.
- Record flooding is currently impacting the village of Huberdeau, located in southern Manitoba, due to the overflow of the Shellmouth Dam and high levels in the Assiniboine River.
- High water levels and strong current are present in the Assiniboine River, which is being used for public safety announcements by the Winnipeg Police Service.
- River rise in the Assiniboine threatens Virden's water supply, while Free Press and Sun collaborate on local updates.
- Telecom failure due to severe weather complicates flood response efforts along the Assiniboine River.
- Jennifer Bone monitored rising water levels of the Assiniboine River near Brandon, noting the Oak River's flow into the Assiniboine.
- The Assiniboine River in Saskatchewan is swelling and spilling into farmlands and pastures.
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June 2026
7 events- Elevated water levels at Shellmouth Dam led to a flood warning in the city of Brandon.
- Geographical facts confirm the locations of the Assiniboine River, Shellmouth Dam, and related regions in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
- In Saskatchewan, the Shellmouth Dam operations are being managed, affecting the flow of the Assiniboine River and downstream users.
- Verwey, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers, is noted near the Assiniboine River in Manitoba.
- The city protected the Assiniboine River corridor through a new land designation.
- Assiniboine River water was diverted into Lake Manitoba on June 18, 2026.
- The Assiniboine River was used for operations and settlements during the Pemmican War, where the North West Company fought for domination of the fur trade.