Assiniboine River Begins to Rise

Winnipeggers are accustomed to seeing the Assinoboine River rise over its banks to engulf the riverside paths of the city's riverwalks. This year however, additional measures are planned in some portions along the Assiniboine in order to reduce the risk to property located at close proximity to the Assiniboine's banks.

Dike are currently under construction to protect parking lots and ground floor tenants of the apartment towers adjacent to the Osborne Bridge which spans the Assiniboine River just upstream of Manitoba's Legislative Buildings.

Some apartment towers in the Osborne Village area undergo problems with Assiniboine River levels interfering with their underground and low level parking. The photo below depicts a couple of people having a look at the water levels of the Assiniboine as they nudge up against the base of structures situated low on the banks of the Assiniboine. The Manitoba Legislature is located directly across the Assiniboine from this apartment building. The Legislative Buildings enjoy a far larger frontage on the Assiniboine than these apartment buildings do.

Please remember: Many of the images you will see contain the homes of people who have been uprooted from their families, homes, and livelihoods. They need your help NOW. Please contact your LOCAL RED CROSS and tell them you wish to donate to the FUND FOR MANITOBA FLOOD RELIEF......THANK YOU FOR YOUR CARING SUPPORT!

Please watch this space for additional updates. We will be bringing you more stories in the days ahead.

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