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Plant dumps massive volume of partially treated sewage into Red

Torrential rain forced action to avert catastrophic flood at 85-year-old facility, city says

Joyanne Pursaga
7:00 PM CDT Wednesday, May. 4, 2022
4 minute read

Chris Kitching:

Manitoba flood fight grinds on as Red River crest looms

<p>David Lipnowski / The Canadian Press</p><p>Indigenous Services Canada said another 800 residents are expected to leave Peguis over the next few days, as community leaders and the Canadian Red Cross co-ordinate a full evacuation.

Carol Sanders:

‘Catch me when you can’ Stefanson keeps media at bay during flood tours

MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS The Red River is already running over its banks cutting off access to Red River Drive about 5 kms south of the Turnbull Drive and Pembina Hwy intersection.

Dan Lett:

Messy mayoral-race mayhem just what city needs

<p>RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p> <p>Mayoral candidate Shaun Loney (left) stands with wife Fiona Muldrew after registering his campaign at City Hall on Wednesday.</p>

Ben Waldman:

Custom-painted boards raffled off to provide skateboarding gear, lessons to kids

<p>JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>Matt Cline, a Winnipeg grade 7/8 school teacher, started Inclined Kids two years ago to help buy skateboard gear and teach skateboarding to at-risk or underprivileged youth.</p>

Mike McIntyre:

Stacked Moose ready to roll

Manitoba Moose Haralds Egle and Rockford Icehogs’ Kurtis Gabriel collide in April. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Editorial:

Making the case for a Manitoba visit by the Pope

<p>Andrew Medichini / The Associated Press files</p><p>Pope Francis is expected to visit Canada in the coming months.</p>

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