07/30/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Parkland Municipalities Continue Regional Collaboration on Flood Recovery and Long-Term Mitigation
Municipal leaders from across the Parkland Region gathered virtually on Monday, July 20, for a second regional flood recovery meeting to discuss ongoing recovery efforts, identify shared challenges, and strengthen regional advocacy as communities continue rebuilding from the historic flooding experienced throughout June and July.
The meeting brought together elected officials and senior municipal administrators from municipalities across the Parkland Region, along with representatives from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), Member of Parliament Dan Mazier, and Manitoba Minister of Agriculture Ron Kostyshyn.
Municipal updates highlighted the significant progress made in recovery efforts while also demonstrating the immense scale of work that remains. Communities continue to repair roads, bridges, culverts, drainage systems, lift stations, and other critical infrastructure, with many municipalities indicating that recovery will extend well into the coming years.
To date, participating municipalities have collectively identified more than 1,584 damaged infrastructure sites, with additional sites continuing to be discovered as assessments progress. Several municipalities have retained engineering firms and disaster recovery consultants to assist with damage assessments and Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) documentation, while others continue to complete assessments using internal resources.
Although each municipality has experienced different impacts, several common priorities emerged during the discussion. The continued closure of the Dauphin Regional Health Centre remains the region's most significant concern. Municipal leaders expressed the need for improved communication regarding repair timelines and the restoration of healthcare services, recognizing the importance of the facility to residents throughout the Parkland Region.
Participants also discussed the need to shift attention beyond recovery and toward long-term flood mitigation. Municipal leaders agreed that a comprehensive review of the 2026 flood event is essential to better understand how similar disasters can be prevented or their impacts reduced in the future.
Regional priorities identified during the meeting include:
- A comprehensive provincial review of the 2026 Parkland flood.
- Development of a regional flood mitigation strategy, including water retention opportunities and drainage improvements.
- Continued support for agricultural producers affected by flooding, including additional recovery programming.
- Ongoing provincial communication regarding the restoration of services at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre.
- Continued collaboration between municipalities, provincial agencies, and stakeholder organizations to strengthen emergency preparedness and resilience.
Representatives from the Province and federal government provided updates on recovery initiatives currently underway. Minister Ron Kostyshyn advised that discussions continue with the federal government regarding agricultural recovery programming and additional support for municipalities impacted during the second round of flooding. Member of Parliament Dan Mazier reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for the timely restoration of the Dauphin Regional Health Centre and encouraged continued regional collaboration. Association of Manitoba Municipalities President Kathy Valentino commended the Parkland municipalities for working together and noted that regional collaboration strengthens municipal advocacy by ensuring governments hear a consistent message from affected communities.
Municipal leaders agreed to continue meeting regularly to share recovery updates, coordinate advocacy efforts, and work collaboratively on long-term solutions that will improve the resilience of the Parkland Region.
The participating municipalities extend their sincere appreciation to municipal employees, emergency responders, volunteers, contractors, partner agencies, and residents whose dedication and resilience continue to drive recovery efforts across the region.
While significant work remains, the Parkland Region is committed to working together to rebuild stronger, support affected residents, and advocate for the investments necessary to better prepare communities for future flooding events.
