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Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Province scraps RCUT plan at deadly Carberry intersection, commits to new solution
The Manitoba government is backing away from a proposed traffic redesign at the junction of PTH 1 and PTH 5 near Carberry, after months of public concern and consultation, and nearly two years after a tragic collision at the site claimed 17 lives. In an email to the Winnipeg Sun, Lisa Naylor, Minister of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, confirmed the province will not proceed with the previously proposed Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) configuration and will instead return to the drawing board to identify a new, community-supported solution. 'We are a government that listens — and rural Manitobans have been clear,' said Naylor. 'The people of Carberry and the RM of North Cypress–Langford told us they do not support the RCUT option, and we respect that. That's why we're going back to the drawing board to explore other solutions.' 'We know how deeply this intersection impacts the community, and we acted quickly to improve safety with new signage, rumble strips, and other immediate measures following the tragic accident,' she added. 'We're committed to finding an option that prioritizes safety and also works for the community. That means continuing to listen to rural Manitobans and working closely with safety experts to get this right.' On June 15, 2023, a crash between a semi and a passenger bus at the intersection killed 17 people — one of the deadliest road collisions in Manitoba history. In the months following, the province launched a dual assessment: A Standards Review and an In-Service Road Safety Review (ISRSR), conducted by consulting firm WSP. That review produced 12 immediate safety recommendations, including better signage, new rumble strips, enhanced lighting, and improved pavement markings — all of which have since been implemented. A separate, longer-term functional design study began in 2024 to explore permanent upgrades to the intersection, evaluating a wide range of options such as widened medians, roundabouts, traffic signals, interchanges, and the RCUT. The RCUT option — which restricts straight-through and left-turn movements from side roads, instead routing traffic to make a right turn followed by a U-turn — was among the early contenders. However, local pushback began almost immediately, with many residents and agricultural operators arguing that the design would be cumbersome, particularly for large farm equipment and semi-trucks in winter conditions. Community engagement and feedback Throughout 2024 and into 2025, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure held multiple rounds of public engagement, including sessions with landowners, First Nations and Métis groups, local governments, the trucking industry, and the general public. A public open house held at Carberry Collegiate in March 2025 drew a strong response, including more than 2,100 signatures on a petition opposing the RCUT. Many stakeholders voiced a preference for a widened median or a full interchange, citing both safety and practicality. In light of that feedback, the province has now confirmed that the RCUT proposal will not move forward. According to the province, the functional design study will continue, with a revised shortlist of alternatives to be presented during a third round of engagement planned for later this summer. The project remains on track for detailed engineering and land acquisition to begin later this year, with construction expected to start in 2026 and finish by the end of that year. In the meantime, the province says it will continue to work with safety experts and community stakeholders to identify a permanent solution that is both effective and locally supported. For more information and project updates, Manitobans can visit the MTI website at . [related_links /] — Pam Fedack is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada. Have thoughts on what's going on in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, or across the world? Send us a letter to the editor at . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Premier to give Manitoba wildfire update Monday
Provincial officials will give an update on the state of Manitoba wildfires early this afternoon. Premier Wab Kinew and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor are holding a news conference at 12:45 p.m. CT about wildfires burning across Manitoba. CBC News will livestream the update here. Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister of the Conservation Officer Service and the Manitoba Wildfire Service, and Christine Stevens, assistant deputy minister of the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization, will join the minister and premier for the update at the Manitoba Legislature. Manitoba declared a 30-day state of emergency May 28 under the Emergency Measures Act, as out-of-control wildfires threatening communities across the province spurred 22,000 people to leave their homes. Wildfires have burned an estimated 902,000 hectares of the province so far. Evacuees from some rural and remote regions have begun to return to their communities as the situation has improved around some of the fires burning in the province. All evacuees staying in Winnipeg had been moved into hotels as of early last week, after the initial crush of evacuees created a shortage of spaces. Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham told CBC News late last week that two of four arenas and soccer complexes that have been devoted to helping and housing evacuees are in the process of being decommissioned as shelters, since they're no longer needed. Recent rain and firefighting efforts have helped quell concerns in some parts of the province, but not all. Some of the 5,100 Flin Flon residents expecting to be allowed to head home this Wednesday are nervous about seeing the extent of damage to the northern community. A fire in the area was about 370,780 hectares in size as of the provincial fire bulletin released on Friday. Tataskweyak Cree Nation residents were given the green light to return about a week ago, only for chief and council of the northern community to reverse course hours later due to concerning levels of aluminum found in local water sources. Meanwhile, business owners, cottagers and residents in the south of Nopiming Provincial Park in eastern Manitoba got the go-ahead to return midweek last week. The Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association is calling on the province to provide owners with financial supports to help them shoulder losses due to a season cut short by the fires. There have been at least 124 fires this spring alone. The average for the past two decades is 118 for the time of year, Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister of the Conservation Officer Service and the Manitoba Wildfire Service, said last week. Almost 300 firefighters from out of province — including from Newfoundland and Labrador, Parks Canada and U.S. federal and state agencies — were still in Manitoba as of Friday to help with ongoing efforts. Find the latest wildfire information: Are you an evacuee who needs assistance? Contact Manitoba 211 by calling 211 from anywhere in Manitoba or email 211mb@
CBC
23-06-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Premier to give Manitoba wildfire update Monday
Social Sharing Provincial officials will give an update on the state of Manitoba wildfires early this afternoon. Premier Wab Kinew and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor are holding a news conference at 12:45 p.m. CT about wildfires burning across Manitoba. CBC News will livestream the update here. Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister of the Conservation Officer Service and the Manitoba Wildfire Service, and Christine Stevens, assistant deputy minister of the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization, will join the minister and premier for the update at the Manitoba Legislature. Manitoba declared a 30-day state of emergency May 28 under the Emergency Measures Act, as out-of-control wildfires threatening communities across the province spurred 22,000 people to leave their homes. Wildfires have burned an estimated 902,000 hectares of the province so far. Evacuees from some rural and remote regions have begun to return to their communities as the situation has improved around some of the fires burning in the province. All evacuees staying in Winnipeg had been moved into hotels as of early last week, after the initial crush of evacuees created a shortage of spaces. Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham told CBC News late last week that two of four arenas and soccer complexes that have been devoted to helping and housing evacuees are in the process of being decommissioned as shelters, since they're no longer needed. Recent rain and firefighting efforts have helped quell concerns in some parts of the province, but not all. Some of the 5,100 Flin Flon residents expecting to be allowed to head home this Wednesday are nervous about seeing the extent of damage to the northern community. A fire in the area was about 370,780 hectares in size as of the provincial fire bulletin released on Friday. Tataskweyak Cree Nation residents were given the green light to return about a week ago, only for chief and council of the northern community to reverse course hours later due to concerning levels of aluminum found in local water sources. Meanwhile, business owners, cottagers and residents in the south of Nopiming Provincial Park in eastern Manitoba got the go-ahead to return midweek last week. The Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association is calling on the province to provide owners with financial supports to help them shoulder losses due to a season cut short by the fires. There have been at least 124 fires this spring alone. The average for the past two decades is 118 for the time of year, Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister of the Conservation Officer Service and the Manitoba Wildfire Service, said last week. Almost 300 firefighters from out of province — including from Newfoundland and Labrador, Parks Canada and U.S. federal and state agencies — were still in Manitoba as of Friday to help with ongoing efforts.
CTV News
19-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as communities return home
A reception centre for evacuees of the wildfires in northern Manitoba is being staffed by provincial Emergency Social Services, and the Canadian Red Cross at the Billy Mosienko Arena in Winnipeg, Thursday, May 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski WINNIPEG -- Some wildfire evacuees staying in a shelter in northern Manitoba may be moved elsewhere in the province as more communities return home and the government closes temporary evacuations centres. The province says congregate shelters in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie are closing as space has opened up in hotel rooms. The shelter at the Leila Soccer Complex will remain open in case additional evacuations are needed. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor says roughly 114 people are still displaced at the shelter in Thompson due to a lack of available hotel spaces. She says some evacuees staying in the city may be close to returning home and others may be moved to hotels elsewhere in Manitoba within the next day or two. The fires forced more than 22,000 from their homes, although many began returning home over the weekend. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
Toronto Sun
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Toronto Sun
Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as some communities return home
Published Jun 19, 2025 • 2 minute read Fire crews near the northern community of Weyakwin, Sask., were doing their best to control wildfires in the area on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Photo by Kayle Neis / Regina Leader-Post WINNIPEG — Some wildfire evacuees staying at a shelter in northern Manitoba may be moved elsewhere as more communities return home and the government closes temporary evacuation centres. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor said roughly 114 people have been staying at the shelter in Thompson for the past three weeks due to a shortage of hotel spaces. 'Folks have been there a really long time, and that was never the intention,' Naylor told a wildfire briefing Thursday. 'We have worked really hard, but because we can't find rooms in the area, we are looking at moving people to a different location in Manitoba, and that's going to be sorted out over the next probably 24 to 48 hours.' As more communities return home, the province is looking to decommission congregate shelters that were set up to accommodate the more than 22,000 people displaced during the latest set of wildfires. While most shelters in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie will close as space has opened up in hotel rooms, the shelter at the Leila Soccer Complex is to stay open in the event of future evacuations. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manitoba has 21 active wildfires, with seven considered out-of-control. Fourteen communities remain evacuated, including the city of Flin Flon, home to 5,000 people. Officials said there are many considerations when determining whether a community is safe to return, such as the presence of medical staff and law enforcement, working hydro and cleaned schools. Kristin Hayward, with the province's wildfire service, said crews have made steady progress on the 3,700-square-kilometre blaze near Flin Flon, but weather continues to hinder efforts. 'There has been active open flame on the fire in a number of spots. The precipitation that we received is really all dried up now.' Long-term forecasts suggest the province is expected to see prolonged periods of warmer-than-average temperatures, with a potential for lower-than-normal precipitation. Manitoba also is heading into a season that typically sees a lot of thunderstorms and lightning. 'Things could get worse from here. I won't sugar coat it, but hopefully they don't,' said Hayward. MMA NHL Canada Toronto & GTA NHL
