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CTV Floodwatch 2011: The Latest Flood News in Winnipeg and Manitoba

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The Lake St. Martin First Nation is among communities facing high water levels. (file photo)

Group aims to provide summer activities for flood evacuee families

Hundreds of children and youths are among those who had to leave their First Nation homes due to flooding, with many kids being housed in hotels since March, said officials.

Multiple Manitoba First Nations have been affected by flooding.

Costs for temporarily housing flood evacuees hits $8 million

About 1,100 First Nations people in Manitoba have had to seek temporary shelter in hotels due to the flooding, with many people forced out of their homes for months.

Flooding has led to bridge and road closures in parts of southwest Manitoba.

Flooding forcing people to take major detours in southwest Manitoba

High water levels on the Souris River last week damaged a bridge between the communities of Coulter and Waskada in southwest Manitoba.

The Souris River is expected to crest in Wawanesa as early as the evening of July 6.

Wawanesa community braces for river's crest

People have been preparing for weeks in the area for the high water levels, with a two-kilometre-long (1.2 mile) dike set up, raised up to 2.4 metres (eight feet) high in some spots.

Sandbags are set out to protect homes from the flooding in Souris, Man. on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

River crests in Souris, dikes still holding

After intense preparations, the Souris river crested overnight Tuesday. Officials say dikes are holding with room to spare.

Levels along Lake Manitoba have been high for multiple weeks.

Province to examine possible methods to lower lake levels

The provincial government says engineers will examine options to lower Lake Manitoba after extensive flooding hit areas. Officials also announced a boost in compensation for flood victims.

Souris got 175 more troops to help sandbag Sunday.

Six people injured in accident in flood fight in Souris

Five military members and a civilian were injured in the flood battle in Souris, said the province on Monday.

Souris gets more troops for flood fight, famous swing bridge taken down

Another 175 soldiers were called into Souris Sunday to help with the flood fight as the river's crest nears. The Souris River is at a record high, and still rising.

Crews continue to build dikes in Souris as water levels continue to rise.

Souris gets flood help from military as river set to crest Tuesday

The flood-stricken town of Souris got some much-needed help in the battle against the rising Souris River, from 200 soldiers based at Shilo.

The Souris swing bridge had to be taken down.

Manitoba town cuts historic footbridge to save dike

Officials were forced to sacrifice a historic swinging footbridge in Souris, Manitoba to save a dike that is protecting the community from surging water levels.

Kids enjoyed a science camp put on by volunteers.

Science camp put on for kids displaced by flood

A group of young scientists have volunteered their time to put on a science camp for kids forced from their homes by flooding.

The swing bridge in Souris could be under water soon.

Souris prepares for river's crest

Sixty-five homes in Souris are being evacuated as the Souris River continues to rise and the town prepares for a crest on July 6.

Residents of Minot, N.D. deal with serious flooding.

Minot N.D. fights losing battle with flood waters

Minot, N.D. struggles to deal with a continuing onslaught of water from the Souris River after levees were breached Wednesday and over 11,000 were forced to leave low-lying areas of the city.

Homes in Minot, N.D. are hit by flood waters on June 23, 2011.

Flood evacuations in Minot, N.D., Manitobans along Souris River brace for record high water levels

Officials ordered immediate evacuations Wednesday in Minot, while in Manitoba, the province says several communities will be bracing for rising waters with record-high flood protection levels.

Souris has been among Manitoba communities facing high water levels during recent months. (file image)

Hundreds of volunteers help in flood fight in Souris

More than 7,000 sandbags were swiftly set up by volunteers as Souris braced for flooding. High water levels have also forced peacocks out of a bird sanctuary.

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	CTV's Nancy Carlson on housing flood evacuees in hotels About 1,100 First Nations people in Manitoba have had to seek temporary shelter in hotels due to the flooding, with many people forced out of their homes for months.
	CTV's Josh Crabb on flooding forcing residents in southwest Manitoba to take long detours High water levels on the Souris River last week damaged a bridge between the communities of Coulter and Waskada in southwest Manitoba.
	CTV's Josh Crabb on Wawanesa community bracing for river crest to flow its way People have been preparing for weeks in the area for the high water levels, with a two-kilometre-long (1.2 mile) dike set up, raised up to 2.4 metres (eight feet) high in some spots.
	CTV's Josh Crabb on river crest hitting Souris After intense preparations, the Souris river crested overnight Tuesday. Officials say dikes are holding with room to spare.
	CTV's Laura Lowe on province eyeing lowering lake levels The provincial government says engineers will examine options to lower Lake Manitoba after extensive flooding hit areas. Officials also announced a boost in compensation for flood victims.
	CTV's Caroline Barghout on last minute flood prep in Souris as the river crest approaches Another 175 soldiers were called into Souris Sunday to help with the flood fight as the river's crest nears. The Souris River is at a record high, and still rising.
	CTV's Caroline Barghout on troops helping the town of Souris prepare for the river's crest The flood-stricken town of Souris got some much-needed help in the battle against the rising Souris River, from 200 soldiers based at Shilo.
	CTV National News: Caroline Barghout reports Officials were forced to sacrifice a historic swinging footbridge in Souris, Manitoba to save a dike that is protecting the community from surging water levels.
	CTV's Nancy Carlson on a science camp for kids flooded out of their homes A group of young scientists have volunteered their time to put on a science camp for kids forced from their homes by flooding.
	CTV's Caroline Barghout on flood preparations in Souris Sixty-five homes in Souris are being evacuated as the Souris River continues to rise and the town prepares for a crest on July 6.
	CTV's Josh Crabb on Minot, N.D.'s struggle to deal with an overflowing Souris River Minot, N.D. struggles to deal with a continuing onslaught of water from the Souris River after levees were breached Wednesday and over 11,000 were forced to leave low-lying areas of the city.
	CTV's Josh Crabb on a tour of flood-ravaged Minot, North Dakota Officials ordered immediate evacuations Wednesday in Minot, while in Manitoba, the province says several communities will be bracing for rising waters with record-high flood protection levels.
	CTV's Josh Crabb on flooding forcing birds from sanctuary in Souris More than 7,000 sandbags were swiftly set up by volunteers as Souris braced for flooding. High water levels have also forced peacocks out of a bird sanctuary.
	CTV's Nancy Carlson on the province's plan to help flood victims on Lake Manitoba The province will help flood victims on Lake Manitoba, while flooded cottagers along Dauphin Lake are asking for more assistance.
	CTV's Josh Crabb on helicopters used in flood fight along Souris River Two helicopters in Wawanesa were dropping super sandbags filled with boulders to reinforce the Wawanesa dam on the Souris River on Monday.
	CTV's Caroline Barghout on hundreds given evacuation notices after flood dikes breached along Lake Manitoba A combination of strong winds and high water levels are putting some properties at risk in the RM of Siglunes, said officials Monday.
	CTV's Josh Crabb on Souris residents forced out due to more flood concerns More than homes were being evacuated Friday and others have been put on evacuation alert due to renewed flood fears with rainfall in the forecast.
	CTV's Nancy Carlson on renewed race to prepare for flooding along Assiniboine River Recent storms and more in the forecast have raised concerns again and dikes will need to be continuously monitored over the next seven to 10 days, said the province.
	CTV’s Josh Crabb on Ochre Beach residents locked in battle against rising water levels More evacuations were ordered as heavy winds caused concerns in the Ochre Beach area. On Tuesday, about 20 permanent homes were evacuated.
	CTV's Karen Rocznik on flood waters overtaking some farmland Some farmers near the north basin of Lake Manitoba have seen pasture land turned into seas as flooding overtakes their land. Many in the RM of Grahamdale and in the RM of Siglunes are on high alert.
	CTV's Nancy Carlson on extensive damage caused by storms along Lake Manitoba Officials said hundreds of residences near Lake Manitoba have been damaged by wind and rain storms that blasted through the province.
	CTV's Nancy Carlson on the destruction at Delta Beach Communities along the southeast shore of Lake Manitoba were hit hard Tuesday night by wind gusts of up to 90 kilometers per hour.
	CTV's Karen Rocznik on concerns over high water levels in Langruth area The province issued an advisory Monday that a strong wind-warning is in effect for Lake Manitoba, Lake Winnipeg and Lake Winnnipegosis and could affect water levels.
	Brandon evacuees returning home Hundreds of Brandon evacuees are being allowed back into their homes this weekend after 1400 people were forced to flee their neighborhoods in the face of rising flood waters.

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	Road Closure Links
	Find out what's happening with the flood at these links: Manitoba highway conditions, closures City of Winnipeg road closures and Public Works Hwy 75 Alternate Traffic Routes (PDF)

	Floodwatch Links
	Find out what's happening with the flood at these links: Winnipeg river levels City of Winnipeg flood info Province of Manitoba Flood Info Red River Flood Cam (Camera courtesy of the City of Fargo) Subsidy program for sump pumps, backwater valves info Webcams at Grand Forks and Fargo, ND City of Winnipeg - Cleaning up after a flood

	Flood Galleries
	The Souris Swinging Bridge in Souris was taken down after fears it would break free and damage dikes currently protecting the town. Take a look at photos of the tear-down. Residents along Dauphin Lake have been facing high water levels and have been battling against flooding. Check out photos of the situation. The area along Dauphin Lake has been hit hard by rising water levels. Take a look at photos showing the effects of flooding in the area. A CTV viewer snapped shots after a severe storm hit the area on Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

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