Articles published in 2023

With official notification of strike action sent by IBEW to Manitoba Hydro earlier this morning, the utility is alerting customers of possible changes in available services, and the need to prepare for potentially longer power outage restoration times in the event of bad weather or other events.

A number of Manitoba Hydro’s buildings — some empty, some underused, some weekday use only — make perfect film sets. Allowing films in our buildings means more work for Manitoba film companies, and the money we charge for the rental goes back to charities.

Scam calls are down and scam emails are up, but scams of all sorts are prevalent. It’s important to know the ways to spot one.

Through pole maintenance, we inspect all 1.1 million wood poles across the province to look for signs of rot, infestation, or abnormalities that would cause safety issues.

An upgrade in the Waverley West neighbourhood faced delays, forcing our project team to pivot.

An especially large intake of Power Electrician and Mechanical Technician trainees recently completed three weeks of orientation at 820 Taylor.

Although 95% of our customer base has high billing accuracy and meter read rating, some customers’ bills are being based on estimates for periods longer than four months. The 4 Plus Program ensures we are getting accurate readings to ensure billing accuracy.

The Steinbach Upgrade Project will support the community’s immediate and long-term growth by increasing the supply of safe, reliable natural gas.

Weekly water levels and flow outlooks are provided for the Churchill, Burntwood, and Nelson rivers in northern Manitoba.

For the first time this spring, we used drones to install bird diverters over an energized transmission line near the Delta Marsh, an internationally recognized Important Bird Area in southern Manitoba.