2009 Red River tops old flood records at Moorhead (2) Oct 11, 2009
Breckenridge is located on the Headwaters of the Red River, the longest north-flowing river in the United States, traveling 549 miles to Lake Winnipeg, Canada, and on to Hudson Bay. The Red at Breckenridge crested above 18 feet on Tuesday, March 24. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Bringing the books to life Aug 26, 2009
From there the boys navigated Lake Winnipeg before passing through upwards of 400 miles of back country on their way to the Hudson Bay. The presentation should be interesting for a variety of people, Friedow said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
N.D. water panel approves Devils Lake projects Aug 19, 2009
The 14-mile, $28 million outlet, which began operating in August 2005, pumps lake water into the Sheyenne River, a tributary of the Red River, which flows north into Manitoba's Lake Winnipeg. The outlet has raised opposition in southeastern North Dakota, Minnesota and the Canadian province of Manitoba because of fears it would transfer harmful organisms into other waterways while taking only inches off the lake. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Camping at Grand Beach Provincial P... Jul 15, 2009
Situated on Lake Winnipeg, the water is good for playing around and the sand is great. There are sand dunes to climb and picturesque to walk through. (Suite101.com)
ANS - what lurks in our midst? A look at Aquatic Nuisance Species, problems, and prevention Jul 9, 2009
The Northwest Area Water Supply project providing Missouri River System water to northwestern North Dakota raised concerns with the Canadian government, as did Devils Lake and Red River projects because of potential non-native species introductions into Lake Winnipeg. That s really been the backbone of their opposition. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
N.D. lifts limit on salty water in Sheyenne River Jun 27, 2009
The Sheyenne is a tributary to the Red River, which forms most of North Dakota's border with Minnesota and flows north into Manitoba's Lake Winnipeg ... They fear river degradation and the possible transfer of invasive species into the Red River and Lake Winnipeg. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Gen X to flex new purchasing muscle in recreational property markets across Canada, says RE/MAX Jun 2, 2009
- American purchasers have largely fallen off the radar, with some exceptions: Lake Winnipeg, Shediac Bay, and Sault Ste ... Marie N/A $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Temagami $250,000 - $300,000 $275,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- North Bay $300,000 $300,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haliburton $275,000 $240,000 - $350,000... (Canada Newswire)
What to Do at Grand Beach on Lake W... May 13, 2009
What to Do at Grand Beach on Lake Winnipeg. What to Do at Grand Beach on Lake Winnipeg ... Manitoba, Canada's gateway province to the west, is known for it bright sunshine and many lakes, and especially the beaches on Lake Winnipeg. (Suite101.com)
Harper promotes transport hub in Manitoba Apr 16, 2009
One of Mr. Hoffman's proposals involves digging a channel along the Red all the way from the U.S. border to Lake Winnipeg, a 180-kilometre span. "You're talking possibly a 50-year project," he said. (Globe and Mail)
* About 200 homes sustain damage in Canada flooding Apr 15, 2009
Efforts were overwhelmed on the weekend when a sudden, massive ice jam sent a rush of water spilling over the banks about 20km south of where the river empties into Lake Winnipeg. Some 100 homes were evacuated. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
200 homes damaged in Canada flooding Apr 15, 2009
Efforts were overwhelmed on the weekend when a sudden, massive ice jam sent a rush of water spilling over the banks about 12 miles south of where the river empties into Lake Winnipeg. Some 100 homes were evacuated. (MSNBC -- International)
Red River homes uninhabitable after flood Apr 14, 2009
Massive ice chunks were picked up and deposited more than half a kilometre from the riverbank in the tiny community about 45 km. north of Winnipeg and about 20 km. south of where the river empties into Lake Winnipeg Officials weren't letting anyone into the most heavily damaged areas, but B.J. Schofield was able to reach his cabin by boat. He found his possessions covered in a layer of mud and about 50 centimetres of water covering the floor. (Globe and Mail)
National Guard Helps Battle N.D. Flooding Apr 14, 2009
About 100 homes in St. Clements, about 12 miles south of where the river empties into Lake Winnipeg, were evacuated. Sixty people had to be rescued, including a handful who climbed onto a rooftop to stay dry. (CBS News)
Author to present slide show at library Apr 8, 2009
Leaving civilization behind, they battled a frigid 300-mile Lake Winnipeg. Following old fur trading routes, they passed through another 400 miles of untamed back country to the remote York Factory outpost on Hudson Bay. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Guard on patrol: Montana citizen-soldiers help besieged North Dakotans Apr 3, 2009
In an area where most rivers flow east or south, the Red River travels north, forming the border between North Dakota and Minnesota before entering Manitoba and eventually dumping into Lake Winnipeg. And that's the problem, Oleson said. (Missoulian, MT)
Flood waters reach 112-year high in Fargo Mar 28, 2009
The Red River flows north from southeast North Dakota into Canada's Lake Winnipeg, forming the border between North Dakota and Minnesota ... Canada's Lake Winnipeg. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
* Upper Midwest sandbags against Red River flooding Mar 28, 2009
The Red River flows north from the US into Manitoba before emptying into Lake Winnipeg. Paul Guyader, the Winnipeg regions emergency services coordinator, said Canadian authorities were predicting a crest of nearly 6m in the Winnipeg area next week, an estimate based in part on whats going on in the US.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
The Red River North is Rising and T... Mar 28, 2009
The river which helps to form the boarder between the states of Minnesota and North Dakota flows into Manitoba, Canada and eventually empties into Lake Winnipeg; and was the sight of catastrophic flooding back in 1997 when the river crested at a then record 39 feet. The Cold Weather Has Actually Been Helpful. (Suite101.com)
Hundreds threatened by rising rivers in Canada Mar 27, 2009
The Red River flows north from the United States into Manitoba before emptying into Lake Winnipeg. About 850 people along the Red River were warned to prepare for possible evacuation depending on the rise of the water, said Don Brennan, acting executive director of Manitoba's Emergency Measures Organization. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Carriers have one year to upgrade 911 system Feb 8, 2009
On Saturday, police in Manitoba searched for nearly three hours for two children stranded in a storm on Lake Winnipeg. The children dialled 911 after their father collapsed snowmobiling. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
