Leons Headlines July 2: Flooding across Manitoba’s Parkland & Interlake regions has left 30 communities under states of local emergency, damaged more than 50 provincial roads & forced evacuations, including about 150 homes in Swan River.
-The City of Dauphin has declared a state of emergency, closed the Dauphin Regional Health Centre ER with some patient evacuations to Brandon underway.
-City of Brandon is temporarily closing the Grand Valley Road dike crossing starting today, with detours in place & residents urged to avoid dikes, riverbanks & other flooded areas for safety.
-Rising floodwaters have prompted the Town of Swan River to order evacuations for several neighbourhoods, with residents advised to be prepared to leave for up to 72hrs & an evacuation centre opened at Veterans Hall.
-Assiniboine College increases tuition by 4% for the 2026–27 year, along with additional increases to program & student fees effective July 1.
-A 14yr old Rivers youth accused of plotting a high school attack has been denied release & will stay in custody while the Crown seeks an adult sentence; next court date Sept. 15.
-RCMP reported low call volumes at Countyfest, while noting several isolated incidents including assaults, impaired driving charges, disorderly conduct & a few arrests at campground & beer garden disturbances.
-July is here, and MB snackers will see savings as the province removed the 7% PST on snacks like chips & prepared grocery meals, though the tax still applies at restaurants.
Split Screen Canada Day. Canada Day was marked in several regions by states of emergency due to severe flooding and extreme weather conditions. Officials in multiple communities urged residents to stay alert as emergency responses continued across affected areas.
Finally a message from the Premier. Dauphin patients have been redirected to Brandon and officials are warning residents to stay off the roads due to dangerous flooding conditions. Health services are adjusting as travel restrictions and emergency responses remain in effect across Westman.
Manitoba wasn’t the only ones flooded for Canada Day. Ottawa has cancelled or scaled back Canada Day celebrations, including fireworks, due to safety concerns and environmental conditions. The changes reflect broader disruptions to national festivities in several locations.
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