Articles published in 2020

In light of ongoing media speculation regarding the future of Manitoba Hydro International (MHI), Manitoba Hydro today reiterated that no decisions have been taken regarding the future of its wholly owned subsidiary.

Manitoba Hydro released its annual report today showing a total consolidated net income of $99 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, $22 million below the budgeted net income of $121 million, and also down $22 million from the previous year’s net income.

Your power can go off at any moment. Most outages are short, but as we saw in the October 2019 storm, a severe weather event can knock out power for several days over wide areas.

Farm accidents can cause severe injuries, death, and damage to property and livestock. Most accidents are preventable.

Manitoba Hydro wants to keep you safe. Remember, even a little current can kill. If you feel a shock while using an electric tool, safely discard it the first time it shocks you — the next time you may not be so lucky.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “heist?” Diamonds? Big stacks of cash? A famous painting stolen from a museum?

After 60 years of operation and with abundant renewable hydro-electric power, Manitoba Hydro’s thermal Selkirk Generating Station is being taken out of service.

Despite numerous challenges, Manitoba Hydro’s Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP) was completed and went into service June 1 — on schedule and on budget.

On June 3, a construction worker was rushed to Pinawa Hospital in stable condition with electrical burns after he was shocked by 7,200 volts.

Manitoba Hydro will begin issuing temporary layoff notices today to members of two of its unions despite a month of discussions to meet labour-cost reductions needed to support the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.