Winnipeg storm cancels classes for 2,500+ students, disrupts school operations
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Maggie Macintosh
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Summary
An overnight storm in Winnipeg caused wind and water damage, leading to class cancellations for over 2,500 students. Many schools opened without power, and extracurricular activities and field trips to affected sites like The Forks and Oak Hammock Marsh were called off due to flooding, downed phone lines, and damaged infrastructure.
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An overnight storm caused wind and water damage, flooded school fields and downed phone and internet lines.
The aftermath also prompted principals to call off extracurriculars and outings to The Forks, Oak Hammock Marsh and other sites affected by torrential downpour.
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