Governments must take action on unrestricted drainage and raise awareness of the effects of draining wetlands.  |  File photo

Manitoba must lead on drainage issues

Flooding was a problem last year not only in Manitoba but also in Saskatchewan. Both provinces faced enormous costs associated with lost crops, washed out roads and culverts and destroyed homes. In fact, flooding in Manitoba will cost taxpayers $1 billion in damages and flood-fighting efforts. This wasn’t the first year Manitoba was forced to […] Read more