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.
Articles published in 2020
No decisions made on Manitoba Hydro International
Manitoba Hydro releases 2019–20 Annual Report showing consolidated net income of $99 million
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.
If the lights go out, are you ready?
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.
Safety on the farm
Farm accidents can cause severe injuries, death, and damage to property and livestock. Most accidents are preventable.
Do-it-yourselfer? Don’t get shocked!
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.
Sounding alarm on copper heists
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?
Manitoba Hydro to decommission Selkirk Generating Station
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.
New transmission line makes grid more reliable and benefits Manitobans
Despite numerous challenges, Manitoba Hydro’s Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP) was completed and went into service June 1 — on schedule and on budget.
Working around power lines? Think, look up and live
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, two unions unable to agree on cost reductions
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.