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600 River Heights Customers Still Without Power After Storm

9/9/2026

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Manitoba Hydro said about 600 River Heights customers still lacked power Tuesday evening after Sunday’s storm.
Spokesperson Peter Chura warned some customers may not regain power until Wednesday afternoon.
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service firefighters began door-to-door checks in hardest-hit neighborhoods.
Corydon Community Centre opened a reception centre with charging stations, free Wi-Fi and bottled water.
Winds hit 83 km/h, downing trees and toppling Hydro poles across River Heights and Westwood.

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Manitoba Hydro said about 600 River Heights customers still lacked power Tuesday evening after Sunday’s storm.
Spokesperson Peter Chura warned some customers may not regain power until Wednesday afternoon.
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service firefighters began door-to-door checks in hardest-hit neighborhoods.
Corydon Community Centre opened a reception centre with charging stations, free Wi-Fi and bottled water.
Winds hit 83 km/h, downing trees and toppling Hydro poles across River Heights and Westwood.